David Carey (1969-2021)

CAREY, HILL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 9/7/2021 at 10:37:32

DAVID CAREY

David Carey, 52, of Utica, Ill., passed away unexpectedly Sept. 2 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. He was lovingly surrounded by his children, Amy, and his father, Juice (Billie) Carey.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Danny Carey Memorial Park in Utica on Thursday, Sept 9., from 4 to 6 p.m. An additional Celebration of Life will be at a later date in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He was born on March 25, 1969, in Ottawa, Ill., to Jerry "Juice" and Sharon (Hill) Carey. He went to Mount Mercy College and played on the Mustangs baseball team. On Aug. 26, 1995, he married Amy Heaford in Iowa. In August 2020, Dave moved back to Utica and became the operator of Joy and Ed's in Utica. He was also on the verge of helping to open Juice's Tap in Peru and Jonesville. He enjoyed being back in Utica and spending extra time with Juice, getting the softball team back together, and golfing.

He is survived by his four children, Calista Carey of Des Moines, Iowa; David "Trot" Carey of Utica, Piper Carey of Utica, and Johanna "Joey" Carey of Marion, Iowa; his wife, Amy Carey; his father, Jerry "Juice" (Billie) Carey; sister, Danielle (Ken) Balma of Utica; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Carey; grandfather, Eddie; his beloved grandmother, Joy Carey; and grandparents, Dave and Marie Hill.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.burgessfh.com