James Carey Obituary

James A. "Jim" Carey

James A. "Jim" Carey, 72, formerly of Bowling Green and currently of Oak Harbor, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Veteran's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

He was born Aug. 15, 1952, in Findlay, to Raymond and Mary (Williams) Carey. Jim married Patricia "Pattie" Taylor on March 10, 1973, and enjoyed 51 years of marriage and she survives.

Jim is also survived by his sons, Tim (Sarah) Carey of Van Buren, Ryan Carey of Oak Harbor, and Randall Carey of Chicago, Illinois; daughters, Michelle Carey of Oak Harbor and Valerie (Tony) Duncan of Whitehouse; brother, Patrick "Pat" (Christine) Carey of Upper Sandusky; and grandchildren, Bradley Perry, Emma Perry, Axl Duncan, Jagger Duncan, and Adam, Nicholas, Travis, Graham, Alexander, and Noah Carey.

Jim was a 1970 graduate of Arlington High School and served his country in U.S. Navy for four years and served in Vietnam. He was a life member of Bowling Green VFW Post #1148, loved football, was a huge outdoorsman, loved being near the ocean and the beach, and loved cheering for the Buckeyes. He always had a great sense of humor and was known as a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, until the time of Jim's memorial service at 4 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay. Full military rites will be conducted at the funeral home at the conclusion of the services by Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Pastor Steven Ramsey will officiate. Private interment will be at a later date at Arlington Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 410, Rockville, Maryland, 20852-1650.

Online condolences may be sent to www.coldrencrates.com.