Donald R. Carey

FUNERAL:  10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Aigner officiating VISITATION:  4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home BURIAL:  Garland Brook Cemetery MEMORIAL DONATIONS:  East Columbus United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association through the funeral homeTo view Donald's memorial video, please CLICK HERE Donald R. Carey, 88, of Indiana Ave., Columbus, passed away at 12:20 a.m. May 13, 2017, at Willow Crossing Health Care Facility. Donald was born March 6, 1929 in Petersburg, Indiana, the son of Clifford R. and Hazel E. Catt Carey. He married Wanda Sue Timbrook on May 30, 1957. Donald was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an avid gardener, loved to hunt and fish, as well as watch NASCAR. Donald also volunteered his time in helping his church, friends, and his family. Most of all, Donald was especially proud of his grandchildren. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday May 17, 2017 at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Aigner officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday May 16, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to East Columbus United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Donald is survived by his wife; sons Douglas W. (Susan) Carey of Rockport, Indiana, Jon R. (Pamela) Carey of Seymour, Indiana, and Brian A. Carey of Columbus; grandchildren Megan (Doug) Shumaker, Shannon Carey, Jason Carey, Lindsey Carey, Matthew Carey, Amanda (Charles) Lawver, and Brian (Melisa) Carey; and a sister Bea Schauer of Martinsville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Bob Carey; and sisters June Fish and Norma Young.