C. David Carley Jr.'s Obituary
CARLEY, Jr., C. David “Dave”
Dave Carley, 91, passed away August 21, 2019 in Clearwater. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 14, 1928, as the eldest of six children (Tommy, Phillip, Virginia, Burke and Steve) to C. David Carley, Sr. and Natalie Kiernan Carley, all predeceased him. The family moved to Baltimore, Charlotte, Columbia and Charleston settling in Atlanta in 1939 where Dave was raised. Dave lived in Atlanta until 1977 when he moved his family to Clearwater (Belleair), Florida.
Dave was married August 28, 1952 to Katherine “Paddy” Verdery. Besides raising six children Paddy and Dave could be found regularly playing golf, travelling, visiting all 7 continents, and generally enjoying life. Dave is known by friends and family alike as outgoing, personable and with opinions on most topics.
Dave graduated from Marist School, served his country in the U S Army and Reserve during the Korean War including time in Greenland above the Arctic Circle. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia, with advanced degrees from Dartmouth and Emory.
A life-long career in banking was split between two locations. Dave served the First National Bank of Atlanta, rising to level of Sr. Vice President. He was most proud of his oversight of the bank’s construction, opening and operation of all branch locations (dozens) throughout 1960’s and 1970’s. Besides managing the hundreds of associated employees, Dave was particularly proud of his role in the introduction of the first automated teller machines “Tilly” in Atlanta. The “Atlanta” career was complimented by many roles of community service including participation on the Boards of Junior Achievement of Greater Atlanta and Georgia State University Foundation. He was a Kiwanian, and active with United Way and the Chamber of Commerce. Dave was a member of Cherokee Town and Country Club serving as a Board member and ultimately President of the club.
Paddy and three of their children departed Atlanta for his “Clearwater” career in 1977 to assume the role of President of the 70 year-old Bank of Clearwater. In 1985 he led the formation of Citizens Bank of Clearwater and was CEO/President until its sale and his retirement. As in his Atlanta career, Dave’s Clearwater community service was significant. Of particular note, he served as a Trustee of Morton Plant Hospital (chairing the Finance Committee) and on the Golden Triangle Civic Committee. Before and after retirement, he and Paddy were active socially as members of Carlouel Yacht Club, Privateer’s Social Club, Belleair Country Club, a part owner of the First National Bar and a member in good standing of the “505 Club”. Dave served several years on the Finance Council for the Archdiocese of St. Petersburg and was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifices Medal from the Diocese of St. Petersburg. He was an active parishioner at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church.
Dave’s wife of 65 years, Paddy, passed away in March 2018. Dave is survived by six children Dave (Suzanne), Mickey, Sissy (Rocky), McCall (Brenda), Kathy and Clair. Further, Dave and Paddy have 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A Mass Of The Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater. For further information or to post a tribute, please visit www.mossfeasterclearwater.com
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