Obituary of James Brabble Carey ~ 2009

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal May 26 2009

James Brabble Carey, better known as J.B., departed this life while 
surrounded by his family on May 23, 2009, to spend eternity with his Lord 
and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  
He was born on Feb. 12, 1918, to Jimmie and Mattie Carey of Pamlico County.
He was a member of Concord Christian Church, more recently attending 
Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughters, 
Betty Willis (Billy) of New Bern, Barbara Lupton (Owen) of Merritt, and 
Ruth Powers of Picayune, Miss..; stepson, Danny Heath (Gaye); and 
stepdaughter, Brenda Mahaffey (Charles); six grandchildren; four 
step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four 
step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.  
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, and stepdaughter, Sandra 
Rivera.  J. B. was a master carpenter and loftsman, having spent the 
greater portion of his career working in local shipyards, with the majority
at Barbour Boat Works. He is accredited with having drawn the patterns for 
several of our state ferry boats. In more recent years, he became an avid 
collector of old bottles, civil war memorabilia and antique furniture. His 
special joy was his extensive Pepsi collection and being known to many as 
"The Pepsi Man."  
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home 
in Alliance on Tuesday, May 26.  
A celebration of his life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, 
May 27 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Owen Lupton and the Rev. John Moran 
officiating. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Cemetery.  
Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.





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