Norwyn Ray “Wendy” Carey 72, of Reno, died at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Paris Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service is set for 11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Meadowbrook Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. No formal visitation hour will be observed, but the family will be at their residence. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Wendy was born October 5, 1946 in Alexandria, Louisiana to James Ray and Myrtle Margaret Arnold Carey. He graduated from Paris High School and married Mary Sue Asbery in May of 1968 in Paris. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Carey worked for Campbell Soup for 42 years in the power plant and later at Paris Junior College for 11 years in the tool room. He attended East Paris Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Carey of Reno; one son, Michael DeWayne Carey and Tammy Enlow of the Unity Community; two grandchildren, Christian Nicole Lindsey and husband, Chad of Paris and James Michael Carey of Reno; one great-grandson, Jaxton River Lindsey; his sister, Kitty Darlene Baker of Tyler; five nieces, Vickie Fendley, DeeAnn Jagers, Valarie Waddell, Lana Carey, and Shawna Carey; and two nephews, Carey Joe Kemp and Mark Carey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Buddy Carey; and a great-grandchild, Rowan James Lindsey.
