(From Derfelt Funeral Home) John Thomas Carey, age 63, passed away at 10:46 am, Wednesday, September 7 , 2022 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO following a short illness.
Tom was born October 18, 1958 in Columbus, KS to Johnny and Betty (Williams) Carey.
He graduated from Riverton (KS) High School with the class of 1977. He had lived in Riverton and Webb City, MO all of his life.
For over ten years, Tom worked as a KDOT Driver at SEK-CAP, Inc., driving the Gus Bus for Pitt State. He loved his job and the people he had the opportunity to work with and for. He took pride in his work.
He was a member of Tennessee Prairie Church. He loved Jesus, his family and his church family. He was a simple man, with a simple life. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife and family. His best friend was his dog, Scooter.
Tom was married to Deborah Lawson on June 21, 1999 in Baxter Springs, KS. She survives.
Additionally survivors include children, Caleb Carey of Buffalo, MO, Dalaina (Jasyn) Smith of Frontenac, KS, Sarah Carey (Tommy) of Springfield, MO, Dustin (Katy) Ott of Colorado Spring, CO, and Chris (Samantha) Ott of Colorado Spring, CO; eleven grandchildren, Huntyr, Cartyr, Lexy, Lyndsy, Bryar, Gunnyr, Samuel, Mikaela, Ava, Charlee, and Maylin; and one great-granddaughter, Paisley; one sister, Melinda (Mike) Martin, many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Marie Lawson; and his beloved dog, Scooter.
He was a member of Tennessee Prairie Church. He loved Jesus, his family and his church family. He was a simple man, with a simple life. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife and family. His best friend was his dog, Scooter.
Tom was married to Deborah Lawson on June 21, 1999 in Baxter Springs, KS. She survives.
Additionally survivors include children, Caleb Carey of Buffalo, MO, Dalaina (Jasyn) Smith of Frontenac, KS, Sarah Carey (Tommy) of Springfield, MO, Dustin (Katy) Ott of Colorado Spring, CO, and Chris (Samantha) Ott of Colorado Spring, CO; eleven grandchildren, Huntyr, Cartyr, Lexy, Lyndsy, Bryar, Gunnyr, Samuel, Mikaela, Ava, Charlee, and Maylin; and one great-granddaughter, Paisley; one sister, Melinda (Mike) Martin, many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Marie Lawson; and his beloved dog, Scooter.
He was predeceased by his parents, Johnny and Betty (Williams) Carey.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Jasyn Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00pm, prior to the service. Burial will be in Baxter Cemetery, Baxter Springs, KS.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of the family.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Jasyn Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00pm, prior to the service. Burial will be in Baxter Cemetery, Baxter Springs, KS.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of the family.
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