He was born December 23, 1941, in Cumberland County, to the late Dalmas and Sally Thurman Cary. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired after 27 years from General Motors as a certified plating operator. He was a member of United Auto Workers, American Legion and a Kentucky Colonel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Cary.
Survivors include:
Three children – Mitchell Cary, Mikki (Aaron) Smith, Michael (Allison) Cary all of New Castle, Indiana
Two brothers – Willie Cary of Glasgow, Bobby Cary of Burkesville
Four grandchildren – Skyler Ford, Kaitlynn Cary, Rheanne Cary, Isaac Smith
The mother of his children, Bonnie Cary of New Castle, Indiana
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville