Kristopher "Kris" Michael Carey

GRIMESLAND – Kristopher “Kris” Michael Carey, age 39, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born in Van Nuys, CA on March 1, 1984. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Carey, his Granddad Gurganus, and his Uncle Huey. Kris was the all-around, most loveable guy who loved his children, family and friends more than anything in this world. If you knew him, you know that he would give you the shirt off his back. Kris loved to collect guns, muscle cars, riding ATV's, playing golf and down time with his family. Kris attended all of his schooling in Rocky Mount and was a graduate of Northern Nash Senior High School. He then joined the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class. Kris was stationed on the USS Enterprise where he earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy " E " Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Kris then went on to attend Pitt Community College where he obtained his Welding Degree, which led him to working at Hyster-Yale in Greenville. Kris met the love of his life, Danielle, in 1999 while attending Edwards Junior High School. They were married in December of 2006. Over the past 24 years, they shared all of their life experiences as best friends. Kris will always be remembered for his loyalty, his dependability, and the love for his family and best friends. Kris is survived by his wife, Danielle Bracey Carey; his children, Kaleb Michael Carey and Kadience Michelle Carey, his father, Kevin Carey; his mother, Donna Kay Gates; his mom, Lisa Gurganus Carey; his sisters, Melissa Carey Weems (Debbie Weems), Holly Hill, Jessica Hill, and Elizabeth Fox; his brother, Jaimey Pickard Carey; his Grandma Carey; his Grandma “G”; his aunt Kathleen Carey; and Kris was the best uncle to Destiny Weems, Peyton Hill, Chase Hale, Justin Pickard and Evan Pickard, who will miss him very much. A Celebration of Kris’ Life will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.