Titus Lee Carey age 81 of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital. Titus was also known as “Tigerman” and “Tike.”
He was born on August 16, 1944, in Cumberland County, KY to the late proud Glen Carey and Golda Faye Grider Carey. He was the oldest of twelve boys.
Titus Lee has been a hard worker until he retired. He was a former sawmill worker and operator; a farmer, and livestock workman for many years.
He loved fishing, listening to and playing music, dancing, playing cards, gardening, and traveling. When he found time, he would watch westerns…Old cowboy shows. Most of all, he really enjoyed being around his family and friends who he cherished.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Phillip Carey, Terry Carey, O. C. Carey, Ray Carey, and Dwight Carey, three sisters: Marie Phelps, Nettie Jewell Carey, and Priscilla Alexander; and one grandson Geron Brown, Jr.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Two Sons- Titus Junior Carey and his fiance Jessica Thomas of Campbellsville, KY and Jason Autry (Carey) of Louisville, KY
Two Daughters- Margo Carey of Campbellsville, KY and Aprille Autrey(Carey) of Louisville, KY
Seven Grandchildren- Kisha Carey and fiance Bradley Watson, Martisha Carey and fiance Chyenne Hoots, Zairy Carey, Tashaun Hoskins, Treasure, Jayzen, and Zegan Autry
Six Great Grandchildren
Three Brothers- Carl David Carey and Charles Carey both of Burkesville, KY and Joe Carey of Somerset, KY
One Sister- Amy Crimaldi and husband Michael of Matteson, Illinois
Caregiver- Madelyn Wright of Greensburg, KY
along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service:
Saturday, May 02, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 A.M. until time for the service at 2 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home