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George Carney

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George Carney

Birth
Old Washington, Rhea County, Tennessee, USA
Death
17 Nov 2008 (aged 85)
Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Rochester Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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PONTIAC, Mich. — George Carney, 85, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at his residence. He was retired from General Motors after 40 years of service, including many years as president of UAW Local 596 and Local 5960. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He enjoyed brotherhood at the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge 510, where he was a past master.

He was preceded in death by son, Jerry L. Carney; parents, William H. and Nora East Carney; three sisters, Edna, Una and Amy; five brothers, Roy, Wayne, William Jr., Jack and Alfred; and dear friend, John Page.

He is survived by his beloved and caring wife, Evalena Carney; grandsons, Jonathan M. (Christine) Carney, George Bryan (Nickie) Carney; daughter-in-law, Peggy Carney-Wall; beloved great-grandchildren, Chaz, Breanna, Abigail, Corbin, Jerry Michael and Lillian; brother, Brownie (Faye) Carney; many sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment was in Christian Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was held 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m.

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press
30 Nov 2008
PONTIAC, Mich. — George Carney, 85, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at his residence. He was retired from General Motors after 40 years of service, including many years as president of UAW Local 596 and Local 5960. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He enjoyed brotherhood at the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge 510, where he was a past master.

He was preceded in death by son, Jerry L. Carney; parents, William H. and Nora East Carney; three sisters, Edna, Una and Amy; five brothers, Roy, Wayne, William Jr., Jack and Alfred; and dear friend, John Page.

He is survived by his beloved and caring wife, Evalena Carney; grandsons, Jonathan M. (Christine) Carney, George Bryan (Nickie) Carney; daughter-in-law, Peggy Carney-Wall; beloved great-grandchildren, Chaz, Breanna, Abigail, Corbin, Jerry Michael and Lillian; brother, Brownie (Faye) Carney; many sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment was in Christian Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was held 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m.

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press
30 Nov 2008

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  • Created by: Nora Ann
  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51003351/george-carney: accessed ), memorial page for George Carney (30 Oct 1923–17 Nov 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 51003351, citing Christian Memorial Gardens West, Rochester Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Nora Ann (contributor 46961242).