Leroy Carey,

Jr.

Mr. Leroy Carey, Jr., age 81, a native of Madison, VA and a resident of Jackson, AL was born December 18, 1937 to the parentage of the late Roy Carey, Sr. and the late Annie Bell French Carey. He departed this life May 22, 2019 at William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL.

Mr. Carey united with Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (in the Carlton Community of Jackson, AL) under the leadership of the late Rev. King David Jackson. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy where he received the following medals, awards, and commendations; Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Six Good Conduct Awards, and the Navy Achievement Medal. Upon retiring from the Navy, he had attained the rank of BTCM (Master Chief). His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and relaxing as he listened to various blues artists.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Salley; a son, Damon Carey; five brothers, John, William, Henry, Joe, and Wallace Carey; and five sisters, Emma Jasper, Julia Armstead, Laura Askew, Florence Marshall and Shelvia Richards.

Cherishing precious and wonderful memories is his devoted companion and loving wife of 29 years, Thelma Nettles Carey of Jackson, AL; he will be sincerely missed by two sons, Kevin Montgomery of Birmingham, AL, and Keith (Mary Ann) Montgomery of Fall Brook, CA; two daughters, Cathy Burrell of Pensacola, FL, and Monique Campbell of Jackson, AL; seven grandchildren, Xavier, Romar, Jomar, Christopher, Hailey, Kaylee (devoted), and Sierra; two sisters, Marti Street of Richmond, VA and Mary Campbell of Aroda, VA; two brothers, Jacob (Gloria) Carey of Rawlings, VA, and Arthur Carey of Locust Grove, VA.

Leroy will also be cherished in the hearts of six devoted brothers-in-law, Charles (Lillian) Nettles, and Elbert, very devoted (Linda) Nettles, both of Grove Hill, AL; Randy (Mary) Nettles, Jerry (Debra) Nettles, both of Jackson; James (Brenda) Nettles of Calvert, AL; Frederick (Pam) Nettles of Prince George, VA; three sisters-in-law, Margaret (Eddie) Purifoy of Jackson, AL; Delores Richardson of Mapleton, GA, and Marie Gray of Los Angeles, CA.

Family and Friends are welcome to pay their respects during the following observances: Viewing Thursday, May 30, 2019, 1pm until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Friday, May 31, 2019. 11am until the 12 noon service at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 408 Mt. Nebo Rd., (Carlton Community) Jackson, AL 36545. Rev. Karl Peoples, pastor; Rev. Darin Rogers, eulogist. Following Military rites at graveside and the committal service in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.  Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.

Ms. Sally Kay Howell, age 48, a native and resident of Leroy, AL was born to the late Mr. Albert James Marx and Ms. Betty Ruth Howell. She departed this life April 1, 2019 at Springhill Memorial Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

"Kay", as she was lovingly called, was a faithful member of St. Union Baptist Church, Leroy, AL. She willingly served as an usher, sang in the choir, served on the hospitality committee, and was an all-about/round-about servant and friend to everyone. One of her favorite hobbies was cooking. She displayed her culinary talent as a caterer and was employed the late Aretha Collins Catering Service. Her other favorite hobby was sewing. "Kay" made beautiful pillows, blankets, and handkerchiefs by hand. She also did embroidery by hand. She will be remembered as "The Candy Lady", for she gladly prepared candy bags for children and adults to enjoy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Terrance L. Chastang; one uncle, Berry Howell, and three aunts, Lula Williams, Lucy Howell, and Flora Howell.

Many happy  memories will linger in the hearts of her devoted family, four sisters, Rose Mary Howell, Smyrna, GA; Verna Jean Holley, Mobile, AL;  devoted sister and brother-in-law, Jackie Luverne (Jewerl) Richardson of Gautier, MS; Yolanda (Tracy) Gilmore-Young of Timpson, TX; one brother, Henry Eugene (Lisa) Howell of Douglas, GA; a host of nieces; two devoted, Tonekia Sharrell Howell of Chickasaw, AL and Jacqueline Nicole Howell-Richardson of Mobile, AL; Pamela Chastang, Zandra Chastang, and Jasmine Pitts, all of Mobile. AL; Betty Howell of Douglas, GA; Moesha Gilmore of Lufkin, TX, and Chrishundra Gilmore (Fabian) Shamburger of Coffeeville, AL; a host of nephews; one devoted, Lordie Eugene Richardson of Port Neches, TX; Antonio D. Chastang, Mitchell Chastang, Alex Pitts, all of Mobile, AL; Corey Howell of Douglas, GA; four uncles, 9 aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Friday, April 5, 2019, 2-5pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11am until the 12 noon service at St. Union Missionary Baptist Church, 1524 Pruitt Road, Leroy, AL 36548; Rev. Richmond Chaney, pastor and eulogist. Following the interment in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the dining hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.