Carl J. Railey the 3rd of Durham, North Carolina passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carl was 67 years old. His father, Carl Railey Jr, his sister Charlotte Nodine and his brother John Railey were waiting for him when he crossed into the light. He is survived by his wife Deborah Railey (Hopkins), his mother Charlotte K. Railey, his sister Anne Elrays and many other relatives. Carl was born and raised in the Baltimore, Maryland suburbs and spent most of his working life in the Baltimore-Washington area. Though life took him to Durham, his heart remained in Baltimore. Throughout his life, Carl was a hard-working, persevering professional, recognized by his employers and coworkers. He was most proud of his ability to help others through career counseling. He was an avid reader, who enjoyed classical and jazz music, visiting museums, ballroom dancing and outdoor activities. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his beautiful smile and his kind heart. Family and friends will miss him. Donations may be made in Carl's honor to the Duke Cancer Institute at www.dukecancerinstitute.org
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In loving memory
Carl James Railey
November 13, 1952 โ May 20, 2020
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What a beautiful video. We will truly miss Uncle Carl.
You could see that Carl and Deb shared a wonderful life together. It was great to take a trip down memory lane to their wedding in Baltimore and all the fun things they did. We are so grateful that Carl joined our family; he made Deb so happy. We will miss his smile and his so how are you doing when he saw you, as he intently listened to your answer. Love, Maryanne and Tom
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