Archie R. Carey, Sr., 82
FELTON - Archie R. Carey, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home.
Archie was born in Lincoln, the son of the late Archabald J. and Virgie (Spicer) Carey.
He was a graduate of Milford High School, "Class of 1958".
Archie worked as the produce Manager at Acme from 1960 to 1986. He also worked for Sussex Senior Services, Director of Buses for the Cheer Program from 1987 to 2007 and drove cars for Hertrich's.
He enjoyed attending classic car shows, collecting model cars, and traveling to Lancaster, Pa. He especially loved his grandkids and great grandson Kaden.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his son, Edward L. Carey; and sister, Marie Jones.
Archie is survived by his wife, Shirley Carey; six children, Archie Carey, Jr. of Laurel, Matthew Carey (Lisa) of Harrington, Ann Marie Faulkner (Paul) of Lincoln, Mark Carey (Debra) of Felton, Robert Worthington (Kelly) of Felton and Sylvia Waller (Bo) of Georgetown; two brothers, Donald, and David Carey; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thanks to hospice nurse, Tiffany and Aide, Dawn.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main St., Felton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will be in Hopkins Cemetery, Felton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church, 191 Comegys St., Millington, MD 21651.
Online condolences may be submitted to: www.shortfuneral- servicesandcremation.com