Carey Alan Anderson

Major Carey Alan Anderson, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, in Boyertown PA. Born in West Hurley, New York, he was the son of the late Clarence A Anderson Jr. and Marjorie (Clubb) Anderson. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (Mattison) Anderson. Carey retired from the US Army in 1991, having served during both Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. After his Army life, he worked for East Penn Manufacturing Co. of Lyons, PA. Carey was a past Commander of the American Legion, Post #184, East Greenville. For more than 20 years, he volunteered with the American Legion and the VFW Post #5954, Red Hill, where he gathered them for military honors for his fellow veterans. He loved and served his family and his church, and was a good friend to many.

Carey is also survived by his daughters Andrea and Samantha Anderson, Gretchen Petrie of Denver CO, his son, Kyle Lee Anderson and his wife Diana Greene of Denver CO, his son Marc Mattison and his wife Sarah who reside in Orlando FL. He has three grandchildren: Sydney, Maya, and Micah, and a sister, Tina Anderson, of Lancaster PA. He was predeceased by his brother, Eric John Anderson.

MAJ Anderson will be laid to rest on June 6, 2024 at 12:30 pm with full military honors at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Legion, Post 184, 744 Gravel Pike, East Greenville PA 18041.

To offer online condolences, visit the Anderson family’s "Book of Memories" at www.falkfuneralhomes.com.