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Lyndon Reeves Carey
October 21, 1934 ~ January 11, 2017 (age 82) 82 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Cherry Mccall
January 25, 2017 11:08 PM
I was sorry to hear of Mr. Carey"a passing. He was a kind and fair man. Good to the kids and employees. God bless you all
A candle was lit by Mary Martin Long. so sorry to hear of his passing.
on January 20, 2017 10:15 PM
A candle was lit by Glenn and Melissa Poole
on January 20, 2017 10:02 PM
Message from Roland L Daniel
January 19, 2017 1:43 PM
Dear Gwend and Children,
God bless you all. I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Carey's passing. He is -- not was --one of the most influential people in my life to date. I hope you all remember us from Waynesboro where he coached us in life even moreso than football. One of the most positive and unflappable people I've met, Lyndon was another dad to us all.
I spoke to Chip Barefield, Lawton Tinley and others who, like me, could not make the services; they, too, feel as though a part of us is missing.
He will never be forgotten. His influence on us and our families cannot be measured. I am proud to have called him my friend and, always, 'Mr. Carey', for he was much more respected than just 'Coach Carey'. Peace to you all. Roland.
God bless you all. I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Carey's passing. He is -- not was --one of the most influential people in my life to date. I hope you all remember us from Waynesboro where he coached us in life even moreso than football. One of the most positive and unflappable people I've met, Lyndon was another dad to us all.
I spoke to Chip Barefield, Lawton Tinley and others who, like me, could not make the services; they, too, feel as though a part of us is missing.
He will never be forgotten. His influence on us and our families cannot be measured. I am proud to have called him my friend and, always, 'Mr. Carey', for he was much more respected than just 'Coach Carey'. Peace to you all. Roland.
Message from Linda Rhodes
January 18, 2017 8:10 AM
Fondly remembering the young teacher, Lyndon Carey, who in his twenties at Waynesboro (Ga) Junior High, treated me (a quiet little unassuming girl in his class) with kindness and respect. I appreciated his wonderful sense of humor, his relaxed yet thorough covering of classroom material, and his emphasis on doing the "right things". I am grateful Lyndon Carey was in my life and I express my condolences to his loved ones.
Message from Tammie Warren Covington
January 17, 2017 11:01 AM
Thinking of you!
Tammie W. Covington
Tammie W. Covington
Message from Debbie Shealy
January 17, 2017 3:07 AM
I just learned of Mr. Carey's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be truly missed by many. He was an awesome person and a wonderful person to work for and I am truly thankful that he gave me a chance to work for him. God bless each and every one of you during the time.
A candle was lit by Ralph Smith
on January 16, 2017 6:00 PM
A candle was lit by Danielle Robinson
on January 15, 2017 2:54 PM
Message from Linda Gunter & Kristy Gunter Garvin
January 15, 2017 9:51 AM
So very sorry for your loss...the family is our thoughts and prayers....
A candle was lit by Rembert Jones
on January 15, 2017 9:36 AM
Message from John and Deborah Bass
January 15, 2017 7:25 AM
Our prayers are with the entire Carey family . To know Lyndon Carey was to be aware of his love for his family and friends as expressed through his kind and compassionate actions to all that he came in contact with. Mr. Carey will be missed but we know that he is with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.
Message from Melissa Lambert
January 14, 2017 9:18 PM
Our condolences to all, May God be with you at this heartbreaking time. Mr.Carey was a wonderful person and much Loved. Bless you all.
A candle was lit by Melissa "Missy Johnson" and James Lambert
on January 14, 2017 9:16 PM
Message from Mary Lovvorn (formerly, Robinson)
January 14, 2017 3:36 PM
Mr. Carey gave me my first job as a school administrator, and I will always appreciate him for that. He was a kind, patient mentor and taught me what I needed to know. Gwen, you and your family are in my prayers. May God give you the strength and stamina you need. Mary Lovvorn
Message from Marsha L Kirkland
January 14, 2017 2:52 PM
To the Carey family my condolences and my God Bless and watch over you during this sad time. Mr. Carey was my drivers ed teacher and the class it was always filled with laughter. It was the most fun teacher I think I've ever had. Thanks for sharing him with us.
A candle was lit by Booger 1972
on January 14, 2017 11:01 AM
Message from Gwen Busbee Salley
January 14, 2017 10:54 AM
We all loved Coach Carey and his family. Wagener was blessed to have a great and positive man as he. I went to Anderson College, majored in Physical Education and coached many kids. He most definitely was a influence in my life and others. He was great at making you laugh and enjoy life. He will be missed but his legend through his students and friends will live on!!!
A candle was lit by The McGovern family.
on January 14, 2017 10:38 AM
Message from Kathleen McGovern Hufson
January 14, 2017 10:32 AM
Please know our thoughts and prayes are with you all. We all loved Mr. Carey and he certainly had a profound influence on everyone that knew him. May God's peace and love give you some consolation as you go through this. In God's grace we know we will see him again in heaven .
A candle was lit by Booger
on January 14, 2017 10:27 AM
Message from John Bartlett
January 14, 2017 9:32 AM
Fond memories of Coach Carey in Waynesboro as one of his students. My brother Sonny and I became educators also. For 34 years as an Industrial Arts Teacher we used some of the examples we learned as students! One of the lessons I learned was to laugh with the students not at them.
Message from Dr. & Mrs E. R. Hensley (Doc & Laura)
January 14, 2017 9:08 AM
Dear Gwen and children, we are saddened to hear of the death of a great friend. We have many happy memories of ya'lls time in Waynesboro. It was so nice to see you all again in Nova Scotia. Our sincere sympathy. God Bless You.
A candle was lit by Cindy Swartz
on January 14, 2017 6:50 AM
Message from Lavonia High School, Class of 1962
January 14, 2017 12:24 AM
Our prayers are with the Carey family. Although it has been many years, we remember Coach Carey - and, our Teacher Lyndon Carey with fond memories. RIP Coach, you earned it for spending 40+ years giving your all to the young people of Georgia and South Carolina. Lavonia High Bulldogs, Class of 1962.
A candle was lit by Class of 1962, Lavonia High School.
on January 14, 2017 12:17 AM
Message from Brenda McKinney Layman, Waynesboro, GA
January 14, 2017 12:05 AM
I have so many fond memories of "Coach" from my hi school days at Waynesboro Hi from 1961-65. I have lived in Kansas City for 37 years and Patricia Johnson LeBlanc, another one of his players were talking last night about him -- and then tonight I see is Obitiuary.
We all loved him very much, lots of fun as a coach.
God be with you through your loss.
We all loved him very much, lots of fun as a coach.
God be with you through your loss.
Message from Chevis and Darlene Hartley
January 13, 2017 11:45 PM
We lift our prayers up in the name of Jesus for your peace and comfort
A candle was lit by Chevis and Darlene Harley
on January 13, 2017 11:40 PM
Message from Carlajackson
January 13, 2017 10:28 PM
My prayers go out to the family. I loved Mr Carey very much and looked up to him during my days in school and afterwards as well. He was always there with a smile on his face. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time and know that he is rejoicing with the angels.
A candle was lit by Carla Poole Jackson
on January 13, 2017 10:18 PM
A candle was lit by Candace Bell
on January 13, 2017 9:07 PM
Message from Martie Rannenberg Cain
January 13, 2017 8:52 PM
Gwen , please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Coach was such a great influence on so many of us at school and church, but you were so good and patient with me at the bank. I've thought of you often!
A candle was lit by Lawrence and Tamara Waites
on January 13, 2017 8:29 PM
Message from Rick Kitchens, Waynesboro Class of '66
January 13, 2017 8:12 PM
I was fortunate enough to have played for Coach Carey for two years. I still remember his dedication and loyalty to his guys. Great coach and an even better man! God bless his soul!
A candle was lit by Vicki Wright
on January 13, 2017 8:11 PM
Message from Jimmy johnson
January 13, 2017 6:57 PM
Mrs Carey
I am so pleased that he and I got to talk by phone recently. I got to tell him how much he meant to me. 50 years ago he took his Saturday and put me in his car and drove me to Wofford where I received a football scholarship. It changed my life. All my successes are the result of his desire to help a little kid from Waynesboro. He gave of his time freely and when I praised him and asked how I could help him in any way, he just humbly deflected my comments. Mr.Carey was Great and good man. I wish I could call and tell how much he meant to me just one more time.
I am so pleased that he and I got to talk by phone recently. I got to tell him how much he meant to me. 50 years ago he took his Saturday and put me in his car and drove me to Wofford where I received a football scholarship. It changed my life. All my successes are the result of his desire to help a little kid from Waynesboro. He gave of his time freely and when I praised him and asked how I could help him in any way, he just humbly deflected my comments. Mr.Carey was Great and good man. I wish I could call and tell how much he meant to me just one more time.
Message from Melody Carey-Hutto
January 26, 2017 10:58 PM
Mr. Johnson,
I was there the night you called dad. After he accidentally hung up on you and you called back he put you on speaker so that he could hear better. What you said to him was so sincere my heart filled with pride. I was so young when we were in Waynesboro those years were brief memories. I followed in his footsteps and went into teaching (not coaching though) because I saw the impact he had on others as I grew up. I've heard many Lyndon Carey stories over the years, some weren't too good. You can't please everyone. Since his death we have had so many condolences from people from Waynesboro. These I treasure because these are the ones from people's lives he effected over 40 years ago. Thank you for your call to him that night. You have no idea how much that meant to him even though he might not have said it, it did. I still remember your words now and it makes me cry, not so much in sadness, but that his life made such an impact on others. Thank you!
I was there the night you called dad. After he accidentally hung up on you and you called back he put you on speaker so that he could hear better. What you said to him was so sincere my heart filled with pride. I was so young when we were in Waynesboro those years were brief memories. I followed in his footsteps and went into teaching (not coaching though) because I saw the impact he had on others as I grew up. I've heard many Lyndon Carey stories over the years, some weren't too good. You can't please everyone. Since his death we have had so many condolences from people from Waynesboro. These I treasure because these are the ones from people's lives he effected over 40 years ago. Thank you for your call to him that night. You have no idea how much that meant to him even though he might not have said it, it did. I still remember your words now and it makes me cry, not so much in sadness, but that his life made such an impact on others. Thank you!
Message from Jayne Faglie Brinson
January 13, 2017 4:31 PM
Rest in peace Coach Carey, you were one of a kind.. Prayers for the family.
A candle was lit by Jo Hyatt Rodgers
on January 13, 2017 4:13 PM
Message from Helen Cofield
January 13, 2017 3:57 PM
Mr. Mark, you and your family are in my prayers. Be encourage in the Lord.
Message from The Clark Family
January 13, 2017 3:55 PM
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time .May God continue to be with you .
A candle was lit by Ann Tyler He will always be a bright light in my heart.
on January 13, 2017 2:44 PM
Message from Betty Ruth Reddick McClellan (Waynesboro)
January 13, 2017 2:25 PM
Mr Carey was my P E teacher and we always have a lot of fun in his classes. Sorry to hear of his passing, Prayers are being sent to all of you at this sad time.
Message from Allen Smith
January 13, 2017 1:49 PM
Coach Carey positive impact on many of boys he coached at Waynesboro Ga still remains with many today. I may selfish, but I wish he would have remained with us. Coach probably nerve realized how much he was respected by us all.
A candle was lit by Allen Smith
on January 13, 2017 1:42 PM
A candle was lit by Charlie and Ann Tyler
on January 13, 2017 1:33 PM
Message from Charlie and Ann Tyler
January 13, 2017 1:32 PM
Dear Mrs. Gwen, Mike & Jackie, Mark & Patricia, Mel & Ronnie, and Family,
Our hearts break for all of you, but at the same time, we rejoice and celebrate the live of a man who lived life to the fullest and in doing so, positively influenced the lives of so many others who were fortunate enough to know him. During the course of our lives, we have many role models. Some of those role models we never forget because of the impact that they had on the way that we live our own lives, both physically, emotionally and spiritually. Mr. Lyndon was one of those role models for us. We count ourselves extremely fortunate that we had the opportunity to worship with him for many years at his beloved Wagener United Methodist Church. Not only did he teach us to be strong in our faith in God through the many Sunday School classes he taught, the words that he often offered during Sunday worship, the many committees he chaired and served on, but he also taught us how to love and be loved, how to laugh and be happy, and most of all to not ever lose your connection with our God and His Son, Jesus Christ in all that we do. He taught us how to put God above all else, how to give your all to your chosen place of worship, how to cherish the love of your spouse and family, and also how to be passionate and faithful to your chosen profession. As a husband and father, he was the pivot point of a huge, loving family. As a teacher, he was the pivot point of so many classrooms. As a coach, he was the pivot point of so many athletic teams. As a principal and Assistant Superintendent,, he was the pivot point of so many teachers, students and parents. As a church leader, he was the pivot point for so many ministers and church members. We are confident that his legacy of love and faithfulness to God, family and others will live on in your hearts and minds and that your many memories of this special man will bring you comfort in the days ahead. That is our prayer for all who knew and cherished Mr. Lyndon. Our fondest memories of Mr. Lyndon will be the encouraging and resounding "AMEN" immediately after the anthem was sung during Sunday morning worship. He also never failed to remind us that Charlie Tyler and Lyndon Carey are the luckiest men in the world for not only did they "marry up", but they had the love of two of the most beautiful women in the world.
When Lyndon Carey closed his eyes for the last time on this earth, he opened them at the gates of Heaven. Yes...we have lost a man we dearly love, but at the same time Heaven has gained a very special angel...Lyndon Carey...beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather...true Christian! God speed Mr. Lyndon...we love you!
Our hearts break for all of you, but at the same time, we rejoice and celebrate the live of a man who lived life to the fullest and in doing so, positively influenced the lives of so many others who were fortunate enough to know him. During the course of our lives, we have many role models. Some of those role models we never forget because of the impact that they had on the way that we live our own lives, both physically, emotionally and spiritually. Mr. Lyndon was one of those role models for us. We count ourselves extremely fortunate that we had the opportunity to worship with him for many years at his beloved Wagener United Methodist Church. Not only did he teach us to be strong in our faith in God through the many Sunday School classes he taught, the words that he often offered during Sunday worship, the many committees he chaired and served on, but he also taught us how to love and be loved, how to laugh and be happy, and most of all to not ever lose your connection with our God and His Son, Jesus Christ in all that we do. He taught us how to put God above all else, how to give your all to your chosen place of worship, how to cherish the love of your spouse and family, and also how to be passionate and faithful to your chosen profession. As a husband and father, he was the pivot point of a huge, loving family. As a teacher, he was the pivot point of so many classrooms. As a coach, he was the pivot point of so many athletic teams. As a principal and Assistant Superintendent,, he was the pivot point of so many teachers, students and parents. As a church leader, he was the pivot point for so many ministers and church members. We are confident that his legacy of love and faithfulness to God, family and others will live on in your hearts and minds and that your many memories of this special man will bring you comfort in the days ahead. That is our prayer for all who knew and cherished Mr. Lyndon. Our fondest memories of Mr. Lyndon will be the encouraging and resounding "AMEN" immediately after the anthem was sung during Sunday morning worship. He also never failed to remind us that Charlie Tyler and Lyndon Carey are the luckiest men in the world for not only did they "marry up", but they had the love of two of the most beautiful women in the world.
When Lyndon Carey closed his eyes for the last time on this earth, he opened them at the gates of Heaven. Yes...we have lost a man we dearly love, but at the same time Heaven has gained a very special angel...Lyndon Carey...beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather...true Christian! God speed Mr. Lyndon...we love you!
Message from Beth Friend
January 13, 2017 12:41 PM
I remember conversations with Mr. Carey when he served on the Anderson College (now University) Alumni Board of Directors. Such a nice man. I know he will be greatly missed.
Message from tat thompson
January 13, 2017 9:42 AM
COACH CAREY ........................Lyndon was our high school football coach at Waynesboro High........we had some great teams and he help model a great group of boys not just as a football team but as men in later life..........thnx Coach for all you did and meant to/for us..........Go Purple Hurricanes
Message from Renee DiMauro
January 13, 2017 9:23 AM
Praying for comfort to the family, Coach Carey will truly be missed.
Message from Andreina Angle
January 13, 2017 9:03 AM
Dear Ms. Carey, Melody, Mike and Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was an outstanding man and one I respected greatly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Message from Wendy poole
January 13, 2017 7:19 AM
Mr Carey will never be forgotten. He was always so jolly,smiling,picking at people, always talking smack. He was one of the best natured man that I have ever known. As a little girl I always felt so welcomed at there home. When me and Melody did something we shouldn't have he'd set us straight in a minute. Mr Carey will always be loved. He was such a great influence to all of us. Another thing that I remember was that his nick name was bugle, never new where it came from are how it got started. He will surly missed. Y'all all are in my prayers I'm so sorry for y'all's loss. May God give al of you peace and comfort.
A candle was lit by Wendy poole
on January 13, 2017 7:05 AM
Message from Phil Chalker, Waynesboro Class of 68
January 13, 2017 6:32 AM
So sorry to hear of Coach's passing. I still use lessons he taught us on the football field.
Message from Kim Poole Kneece
January 12, 2017 11:33 PM
I am praying for your family.
A candle was lit by Randy and Pam Kitchings
on January 12, 2017 10:18 PM
Message from Caroline Koveleski
January 12, 2017 8:19 PM
Gwen and family, my prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. With certainty we can know that Lyndon is with God and that we'll all see him again. He was such a believer and a wonderful Sunday School teacher. May God keep His comforting arms around you. Please know your church family is here for you.
Message from Jo Branch
January 12, 2017 7:53 PM
Truly a man of God. Mr. Carey will be truly missed by so many. Love, comfort and prayers for his amazing family. He was a blessing in my life. Love you all.
A candle was lit by Kenny Kirkland & family
on January 12, 2017 3:36 PM
A candle was lit by Carol Seay Witzell
on January 12, 2017 2:45 PM
Message from Carol Seay Witzell and John Witzell
January 12, 2017 2:41 PM
Dear Gwen, Mike, Melody, and Mark; Patricia and Ronnie, It is with great sadness that I write this. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this time in your lives is. Please know that I am sending all of my prayers, and my love to each of you. I thought a great deal of Lyndon. His presence will be greatly missed in our Community. It is my deepest prayer that each of you will be filled by the Holy Spirit, with peace of mind, and of heart, and of soul. With much love, Carol
Message from Donald & Elisa Rish, Brianna & Brenna
January 12, 2017 1:54 PM
Praying for peace and comfort for the entire family!
Message from cynthia padgett
January 12, 2017 1:48 PM
Thinking of you at this time, my prayers are with you. God Bless
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