William T. Carey Jr.

William Carey, 58, of Beecher, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at home after a 3.5-year battle with cancer. Bill was born October 2,1961, to William and Lorraine Carey and grew up in Tinley Park and Matteson, IL He is survived by Jodi, his wife of 31 years; son Bill (Kelsey Stokes) Carey; five brothers and sisters: Deb (Gene) Dexter, Pat (Phil) Tylin, Karen (Doug) Whitman, Kevin (Mary Kay) Carey, and Brian (Lisa) Carey; sister-in-law Carla (Kevin) Bock and brother-in-law Tom (Sherri) Lensing; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was store director for 31 years at Osco Drug and worked five years as an independent contractor for Brownberry Breads. He was an avid runner. Every New Year’s Eve, he enjoyed serving as game show host during the family’s celebration. Services will be private and held at a later date. Always and forever “Carey Strong.”