Cary Spray, 83, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born April 26, 1941, in Albion, Illinois, the son of Omar and Irene (Highsmith) Spray. He married Carmen Lang on January 2, 1995, and together they enjoyed twenty-seven years of marriage until her passing on October 9, 2022.
Cary worked as an electrician for twenty-three years. He was a homebody who enjoyed being in his own surroundings as much as possible. Cary loved his family and treasured the time he spent with them. He loved animals especially his cats. Cary will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Cary leaves behind his son, Robert Spray; daughter, Amanda Spray; stepson, Bobbie Joe (Lori) Linson; grandchildren, Michael and Sara Spray, Jacob Myers, McKenzie Linson; great-grandchildren, Braxton and Sophia Spray; sister, June Lofton; sisters-in-law, Gwynna Lockhart, Goldie (Jeff) Kieffer, Jaymie (Bobby) Lang, Karin Wiggins; several loved nieces and nephews.
Cary was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carmen; twin daughters, Cara and Sara Spray; brothers, Lewis Spray, Bill (Wilma) Spray; sisters-in-law, Maxine Spray, Joyce Adams; brothers-in-law, John Lang, Tom Lockhart, Lee Lofton; nephews, Kevin Lofton, Robin Lofton, and Marcus Adams.
A private family burial will be held at Owensville Cemetery where Cary will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Carmen Spray.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Cary’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Spray family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
