Norris New – Mr. Alton Edward Cary of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at T.J. Sampson Hospital In Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months and 28 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Friday, June 5, 1936, the son of Hobert & Bera (Milam) Cary. He was a member of the Poplar Grove Church of Christ, a farmer, and factory worker for Crotty’s Factory in Celina, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Delton Cary, and Shelton Cary.

He is survived by his ex-wife of fifty-one years, Virginia L. (Pollard) Cary of Peytonsburg, Kentucky, son, Jeffrey (& Janie) Cary, daughter, Joyce (& Joe) Davidson, all of Cumberland County, Kentucky, special friends, Misty (& Michael) Decker, Gracie Decker, nieces, Vickie Wells, Linda Phillips, Brenda Evanyk, nephew, Shelton Wayne Cary Jr., grandchild, JaTeah Cary, great-grandchild, Shelby Nichole Cary.

The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with Bro. Gary Cash officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 13, 2025, after 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Burial will be in the Murley Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

Norris-New Funeral Home of Burkesville, Kentucky is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.