Oct 16, 2021

William Clark Carey Jr.

Posted Oct 16, 2021 8:41 PM

William Clark Carey Jr., 87, of Searcy, passed away October 3, 2021,  at The Crossing at Riverside.  He was born September 1, 1934, at Springfield, Massachusetts to the late William Sr. and Antoinette Rogers Carey.


He married Anita Faye Carey April 9, 1975, at Leoti, Kansas; she preceded him in death November 5, 1997.  He was also preceded in death by a  daughter, Jeannie Carey; granddaughter, Kayla Rose Glerup; grandson, Cameron Carey; a brother, Pete Carey; and a sister, Elizabeth Carey.

Survivors include three daughters, Carmen Carey of London, England, Jerri Bangerter (Brad) of Leoti, Kansas, and Terri Eligh (Mark) of Searcy, Arkansas; one son, Michael Carey (Jamie) of Woodard, Oklahoma; one brother, Bob Carey (Pat) of New York City; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; as well as many extended family and friends.

The family will have private services at a later date.