April 27, 1948 - March 28, 2019
Col. (Ret.) Timothy N. Carey, was born in Honolulu, HI on April 27, 1948, and passed away on March 28, 2019, in his home surrounded in love by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Tim had a love of flying since he was a young boy after being given his first flight as a birthday gift by his mom. He worked hard academically throughout his school years to receive an appointment to the Air Force Academy, where he graduated with the class of 1970. He then started his long and distinguished career with the Air Force for the next 28 years with assignments to the following bases: Pilot Training ATC, Randolph; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Cannon; O-2/AGOS Training, TAC Hurlburt; O-2 Forward Air Controller Combat Upgrade IP, PACAF, Tan Son Nhut; T-37 IP, Class Comdr, DCO Exec Officer, IPIS Top Graduate, SOS Distinguished Graduate, ATC, Vance; ASTRA Officer, AF/IG, HQ USAF, Pentagon; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Holloman; F-4E Training, TAC, MacDill; F-4E IP, Chief Upgrade Training, TAC, Moody, where he met his Southern Belle, Cathy and they were married; F-4G Training, TAC George; F-4G/F-4E IP/FE, Flight Comdr, Asst Chief Wing Stan/Eval, "USAFE, Spangdahlem; Armed Forces Staff College, NDU, Norfolk; Chief Air Ops Branch J-3 Joint Exercise Division, HQ USREDCOM, MacDill; Sqdn Ops Officer F4-E/G/F-16C, USAFE Spangdahlem; Chief CINC Programs Division, HQ TAC, Langley; Air War College, AU, Maxwell; Chief Mid East Div, AF/XOX, Chief Weapons Div, AF/XOF, HQ USAF Pentagon.
Among Tim's numerous awards and decorations throughout his Air Force career, included are: Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15 Air Medals, Legion of Merit DMSM/3MSM, 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, Vietnam Air Service Medal (Honor Class), and Vietnam Honorary Pilot Wings (1st Class).
After retiring from the Air Force, Tim began a 12 year civilian career path at BDM, TRW, and eventually Northrup Grumman. Missing flying and instructing his greatest interests, he again retired and became an instructor pilot with Dulles Aviation at Manassas Airport. During this time he became a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Tim wore many hats with both organizations, was an avid volunteer, but loved sharing his joy and knowledge of flying with the young children interested in learning to fly. Tim had found his "beloved orange Harmon Rocket" by this time and was in his happy place as much as possible! He was a ready volunteer with the Young Eagle Program and the kids were always eager to get a ride in the Rocket, or as they would say, " that cool orange plane". Chris was able to make a trip to Oshkosh with Tim before he left for Korea to teach for 4 more years. Becky had many flights with him as she developed an interest in learning to fly. Cathy was game for "fair weather flights", even making a few long distance trips as well. We will all miss the orange Rocket in the sky! In 2014 we joined the family of the Flying Circus Airshow and spent most Sundays enjoying the airshow and supporting fellow pilots, as he loved to do. Tim looked forward to the end of the day watching the beautiful sunsets while the planes flew around it.
Just before his passing, I was notified by the Civil Air Patrol Commander that Tim had been awarded the Frank G. Brewer, Sr. CAP Memorial Aerospace Lifetime Award. He would have been very humbled and honored to receive this award.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Catherine E. Carey (nรฉe Roberson), son, Christopher Hunter Carey, daughter, Rebecca Anne Carey, and brother Mike Carey (Suzanne).
Services will be at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home with visitation from 1100 - 1300 hours; the funeral service will begin at 1300 hours at the funeral home on 7 Apr 2019; 4143 Dale Blvd; Dale City, VA 22193; (703) 680-1234. www.mountcastle.net.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the VA Region DAV, Civil Air Patrol Prince William Squadron, or the EAA Chapter 186 Young Eagle Program.
Col. (Ret.) Timothy N. Carey, was born in Honolulu, HI on April 27, 1948, and passed away on March 28, 2019, in his home surrounded in love by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Tim had a love of flying since he was a young boy after being given his first flight as a birthday gift by his mom. He worked hard academically throughout his school years to receive an appointment to the Air Force Academy, where he graduated with the class of 1970. He then started his long and distinguished career with the Air Force for the next 28 years with assignments to the following bases: Pilot Training ATC, Randolph; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Cannon; O-2/AGOS Training, TAC Hurlburt; O-2 Forward Air Controller Combat Upgrade IP, PACAF, Tan Son Nhut; T-37 IP, Class Comdr, DCO Exec Officer, IPIS Top Graduate, SOS Distinguished Graduate, ATC, Vance; ASTRA Officer, AF/IG, HQ USAF, Pentagon; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Holloman; F-4E Training, TAC, MacDill; F-4E IP, Chief Upgrade Training, TAC, Moody, where he met his Southern Belle, Cathy and they were married; F-4G Training, TAC George; F-4G/F-4E IP/FE, Flight Comdr, Asst Chief Wing Stan/Eval, "USAFE, Spangdahlem; Armed Forces Staff College, NDU, Norfolk; Chief Air Ops Branch J-3 Joint Exercise Division, HQ USREDCOM, MacDill; Sqdn Ops Officer F4-E/G/F-16C, USAFE Spangdahlem; Chief CINC Programs Division, HQ TAC, Langley; Air War College, AU, Maxwell; Chief Mid East Div, AF/XOX, Chief Weapons Div, AF/XOF, HQ USAF Pentagon.
Among Tim's numerous awards and decorations throughout his Air Force career, included are: Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15 Air Medals, Legion of Merit DMSM/3MSM, 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, Vietnam Air Service Medal (Honor Class), and Vietnam Honorary Pilot Wings (1st Class).
After retiring from the Air Force, Tim began a 12 year civilian career path at BDM, TRW, and eventually Northrup Grumman. Missing flying and instructing his greatest interests, he again retired and became an instructor pilot with Dulles Aviation at Manassas Airport. During this time he became a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Tim wore many hats with both organizations, was an avid volunteer, but loved sharing his joy and knowledge of flying with the young children interested in learning to fly. Tim had found his "beloved orange Harmon Rocket" by this time and was in his happy place as much as possible! He was a ready volunteer with the Young Eagle Program and the kids were always eager to get a ride in the Rocket, or as they would say, " that cool orange plane". Chris was able to make a trip to Oshkosh with Tim before he left for Korea to teach for 4 more years. Becky had many flights with him as she developed an interest in learning to fly. Cathy was game for "fair weather flights", even making a few long distance trips as well. We will all miss the orange Rocket in the sky! In 2014 we joined the family of the Flying Circus Airshow and spent most Sundays enjoying the airshow and supporting fellow pilots, as he loved to do. Tim looked forward to the end of the day watching the beautiful sunsets while the planes flew around it.
Just before his passing, I was notified by the Civil Air Patrol Commander that Tim had been awarded the Frank G. Brewer, Sr. CAP Memorial Aerospace Lifetime Award. He would have been very humbled and honored to receive this award.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Catherine E. Carey (nรฉe Roberson), son, Christopher Hunter Carey, daughter, Rebecca Anne Carey, and brother Mike Carey (Suzanne).
Services will be at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home with visitation from 1100 - 1300 hours; the funeral service will begin at 1300 hours at the funeral home on 7 Apr 2019; 4143 Dale Blvd; Dale City, VA 22193; (703) 680-1234. www.mountcastle.net.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the VA Region DAV, Civil Air Patrol Prince William Squadron, or the EAA Chapter 186 Young Eagle Program.
April 27, 1948 - March 28, 2019
Col. (Ret.) Timothy N. Carey, was born in Honolulu, HI on April 27, 1948, and passed away on March 28, 2019, in his home surrounded in love by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Tim had a love of flying since he was a young boy after being given his first flight as a birthday gift by his mom. He worked hard academically throughout his school years to receive an appointment to the Air Force Academy, where he graduated with the class of 1970. He then started his long and distinguished career with the Air Force for the next 28 years with assignments to the following bases: Pilot Training ATC, Randolph; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Cannon; O-2/AGOS Training, TAC Hurlburt; O-2 Forward Air Controller Combat Upgrade IP, PACAF, Tan Son Nhut; T-37 IP, Class Comdr, DCO Exec Officer, IPIS Top Graduate, SOS Distinguished Graduate, ATC, Vance; ASTRA Officer, AF/IG, HQ USAF, Pentagon; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Holloman; F-4E Training, TAC, MacDill; F-4E IP, Chief Upgrade Training, TAC, Moody, where he met his Southern Belle, Cathy and they were married; F-4G Training, TAC George; F-4G/F-4E IP/FE, Flight Comdr, Asst Chief Wing Stan/Eval, "USAFE, Spangdahlem; Armed Forces Staff College, NDU, Norfolk; Chief Air Ops Branch J-3 Joint Exercise Division, HQ USREDCOM, MacDill; Sqdn Ops Officer F4-E/G/F-16C, USAFE Spangdahlem; Chief CINC Programs Division, HQ TAC, Langley; Air War College, AU, Maxwell; Chief Mid East Div, AF/XOX, Chief Weapons Div, AF/XOF, HQ USAF Pentagon.
Among Tim's numerous awards and decorations throughout his Air Force career, included are: Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15 Air Medals, Legion of Merit DMSM/3MSM, 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, Vietnam Air Service Medal (Honor Class), and Vietnam Honorary Pilot Wings (1st Class).
After retiring from the Air Force, Tim began a 12 year civilian career path at BDM, TRW, and eventually Northrup Grumman. Missing flying and instructing his greatest interests, he again retired and became an instructor pilot with Dulles Aviation at Manassas Airport. During this time he became a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Tim wore many hats with both organizations, was an avid volunteer, but loved sharing his joy and knowledge of flying with the young children interested in learning to fly. Tim had found his "beloved orange Harmon Rocket" by this time and was in his happy place as much as possible! He was a ready volunteer with the Young Eagle Program and the kids were always eager to get a ride in the Rocket, or as they would say, " that cool orange plane". Chris was able to make a trip to Oshkosh with Tim before he left for Korea to teach for 4 more years. Becky had many flights with him as she developed an interest in learning to fly. Cathy was game for "fair weather flights", even making a few long distance trips as well. We will all miss the orange Rocket in the sky! In 2014 we joined the family of the Flying Circus Airshow and spent most Sundays enjoying the airshow and supporting fellow pilots, as he loved to do. Tim looked forward to the end of the day watching the beautiful sunsets while the planes flew around it.
Just before his passing, I was notified by the Civil Air Patrol Commander that Tim had been awarded the Frank G. Brewer, Sr. CAP Memorial Aerospace Lifetime Award. He would have been very humbled and honored to receive this award.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Catherine E. Carey (nรฉe Roberson), son, Christopher Hunter Carey, daughter, Rebecca Anne Carey, and brother Mike Carey (Suzanne).
Services will be at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home with visitation from 1100 - 1300 hours; the funeral service will begin at 1300 hours at the funeral home on 7 Apr 2019; 4143 Dale Blvd; Dale City, VA 22193; (703) 680-1234. www.mountcastle.net.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the VA Region DAV, Civil Air Patrol Prince William Squadron, or the EAA Chapter 186 Young Eagle Program.
Col. (Ret.) Timothy N. Carey, was born in Honolulu, HI on April 27, 1948, and passed away on March 28, 2019, in his home surrounded in love by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Tim had a love of flying since he was a young boy after being given his first flight as a birthday gift by his mom. He worked hard academically throughout his school years to receive an appointment to the Air Force Academy, where he graduated with the class of 1970. He then started his long and distinguished career with the Air Force for the next 28 years with assignments to the following bases: Pilot Training ATC, Randolph; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Cannon; O-2/AGOS Training, TAC Hurlburt; O-2 Forward Air Controller Combat Upgrade IP, PACAF, Tan Son Nhut; T-37 IP, Class Comdr, DCO Exec Officer, IPIS Top Graduate, SOS Distinguished Graduate, ATC, Vance; ASTRA Officer, AF/IG, HQ USAF, Pentagon; Fighter Lead-in Training, TAC, Holloman; F-4E Training, TAC, MacDill; F-4E IP, Chief Upgrade Training, TAC, Moody, where he met his Southern Belle, Cathy and they were married; F-4G Training, TAC George; F-4G/F-4E IP/FE, Flight Comdr, Asst Chief Wing Stan/Eval, "USAFE, Spangdahlem; Armed Forces Staff College, NDU, Norfolk; Chief Air Ops Branch J-3 Joint Exercise Division, HQ USREDCOM, MacDill; Sqdn Ops Officer F4-E/G/F-16C, USAFE Spangdahlem; Chief CINC Programs Division, HQ TAC, Langley; Air War College, AU, Maxwell; Chief Mid East Div, AF/XOX, Chief Weapons Div, AF/XOF, HQ USAF Pentagon.
Among Tim's numerous awards and decorations throughout his Air Force career, included are: Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15 Air Medals, Legion of Merit DMSM/3MSM, 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, Vietnam Air Service Medal (Honor Class), and Vietnam Honorary Pilot Wings (1st Class).
After retiring from the Air Force, Tim began a 12 year civilian career path at BDM, TRW, and eventually Northrup Grumman. Missing flying and instructing his greatest interests, he again retired and became an instructor pilot with Dulles Aviation at Manassas Airport. During this time he became a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Tim wore many hats with both organizations, was an avid volunteer, but loved sharing his joy and knowledge of flying with the young children interested in learning to fly. Tim had found his "beloved orange Harmon Rocket" by this time and was in his happy place as much as possible! He was a ready volunteer with the Young Eagle Program and the kids were always eager to get a ride in the Rocket, or as they would say, " that cool orange plane". Chris was able to make a trip to Oshkosh with Tim before he left for Korea to teach for 4 more years. Becky had many flights with him as she developed an interest in learning to fly. Cathy was game for "fair weather flights", even making a few long distance trips as well. We will all miss the orange Rocket in the sky! In 2014 we joined the family of the Flying Circus Airshow and spent most Sundays enjoying the airshow and supporting fellow pilots, as he loved to do. Tim looked forward to the end of the day watching the beautiful sunsets while the planes flew around it.
Just before his passing, I was notified by the Civil Air Patrol Commander that Tim had been awarded the Frank G. Brewer, Sr. CAP Memorial Aerospace Lifetime Award. He would have been very humbled and honored to receive this award.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Catherine E. Carey (nรฉe Roberson), son, Christopher Hunter Carey, daughter, Rebecca Anne Carey, and brother Mike Carey (Suzanne).
Services will be at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home with visitation from 1100 - 1300 hours; the funeral service will begin at 1300 hours at the funeral home on 7 Apr 2019; 4143 Dale Blvd; Dale City, VA 22193; (703) 680-1234. www.mountcastle.net.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the VA Region DAV, Civil Air Patrol Prince William Squadron, or the EAA Chapter 186 Young Eagle Program.
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