William Carney

William Carney Dimondale William Carney, 85, died Friday, December 3, 2010. Mr. Carney was born June 22, 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee, the son of Thomas and Nell (Worthington) Carney. He worked as a painter for Oldsmobile for 42 years. He enjoyed his horses and mules and taking his grandchildren to Charlotte Rodeo, horse shows and auctions. He is survived by his children; son, William L. (Teena) Carney of Gore, OK; daughters, Charlotte Brace of Dowling, Sharon (Rick) Gleason of Lansing and Diane Courtier of Lansing, MI; daughter in law, Shari Carney of Nashville, MI; brothers, Warren Carney and Charles (Eula) Carney, both of Dayton, TN, Doyle Carney of Albertville, AL; grandchildren Rebecca (Chad), Danielle, Amy, Erin, Annie (Patrick), Nathan, Kathryn, Nick and Trisha; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian; son, Gary L. Carney; son in law, James L. Brace and siblings, Ethel Marler, Helen Devault, Irene Thornburg, Walt Carney, and Imogene Carney. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Vermontville Bible Church with Pastor Dan Smith officiating. Interment will be at Dimondale Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. His family wishes to thank all caregivers and Heartland Hospice nurses for all their loving care given to our Dad. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Vermontville Bible Church or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com