OBITUARY Carl Rayburn Nicely March 18, 1930 – October 26, 2018 Mr. Carl R. Nicely passed away October 26th, 2018, at the age of 88. Mr. Nicely was born in Collierstown (Lexington) Virginia on March 18th, 1930, the son of the late Otho G. Nicely and the late Edith Scott Nicely. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Martin Nicely, son, Jeffrey Allen Nicely, daughter Nancy Ann Page, and son-in-law, Dr. John Page.
He is also survived by two granddaughters, Carla Dawn Nicely and Caroline Nicely Page. He is also survived by his brother, Haven Nicely, of Lexington, Virginia. Carl is preceded in death by his son, Jeffery E. Nicely.
Carl was a veteran of the Korean War, serving two years in Treste, Italy. He worked in the carpet industry for 50 years, starting in 1948 with James Lees and Sons Co. (now Burlington Industries). In 1963 he transferred to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to set up an order processing operation.
In 1964 he moved to Dalton, Georgia, as office manager for Cantibury Carpets. In 1966 he moved to Booton, New Jersey, as administrative assistant to the director of warehousing with the E.J. Korvette Company. In 1968 he moved to Danville, Virginia, to set up and run a furniture distribution center.
In 1970 he moved back to Dalton as Vice President of operations for Tile Company of America (T.C.A.). In 1972 he moved to Cartersville as vice president of operations for Stratton Industries. The company was very successful, growing to six plants.
His responsibilities and job title changed to vice president of facilities and construction. He held this position until Stratton Industries was sold to West Point Pepperel in 1986, then to Shaw Industries in 1987. He worked for Shaw Industries as plant engineer and maintenance manager until his retirement in 1998.
He worked 50 years in the carpet industry all with filling out only one job application; all of his future jobs and positions were offered to him. He was very active in the Cartersville Industrial Relations Club. He served on the board of the Chamber of Commerce as vice president of industrial affairs.
30 years ago, when Trinity United Methodist Church was organized, he served on the building committee as chairman of the plans and construction sub-committee. He served as chairman of the trustees for three, three year terms and as advisor for two years. He also took a very active part in the men’s club, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Carl was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and friend to all. Please visit www. owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, GA is honored to serve the Niceley family.
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