William James "Bill" Carney

I met Mr. Carney at Rockynol. He was recuperating and my mother Ellynore (Bunnie) Beck was there too. I think they ate at the same dinner table occasionally. He was always pleasant and a real gentleman when ever I greeted him. Jim Beck

Jim, Ralph and families With my gratitude for your dad's service to our country. The lose of one parent is difficult, the lose of the last one even more so. Thinking of you as you go through the stages of grief.

I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My sympathies to you and your families. Bill was one of my favorite persons (along with Madge). His intelligence mixed with his dry wit was always an inspiration for me. My brother liked to repeat one of Bill's intros "When you think of baloney, think of Goodyear…". It was people like Bill that made Akron such a special place. Of course you guys carry an undeniable piece of Bill with you and that’s why we love you. I’m sure my folks had a...

Another Bill story goes like this: I found myself across the table from him at an elegantly decorated folding table at a wedding reception. We reviewed state-of-the-world events and other niceties until we realized that we had some other things in common (besides Madge, Patsy, Jimmy and Ralph). It turned out that his obscure Master's Thesis topic, and my line of work (now 30 years later, my profession) were the same. It was at this point that Bill really lightened up and made a statement...

Jim and Katie,

So sorry to here of your loss. It's a beautiful obituary and testimonial. When the family's foundation is gone, it leaves a hole that can never be completely filled. May the same be said of us some day.

Dave DeShon

An early memory of Bill was probably my earliest polymer chemistry lesson as well. Ralph and I sat crosslegged in his driveway on Wellesley and arranged our plastic army men into formidable battle formations. Then we set them on fire. As we marveled at the scale-model, billowing black smoke we had created, Bill (probably notified by Madge-at-the-helm) came out to speak with us. He explained something along the lines of "well.... this stuff is made of plastic, and it's probably not wise...

Jim and Katie. So saddened to hear your news this morning. I hope all of the good times and memories sustain you over the next couple of months. It helps. Love you both. Sorry I am not there to pay my respects. Jo M

I would like to express my sympathy to the family of Dr. Carney. I was a young engineer working for him around 40 years ago - during the time of transition from slide rule to calculator! To the point, Dr. Carney was professional in the best sense of the term, skilled in his engineering field, innovative, and most importantly supportive and well counseling to those working for and with him at Goodyear Polyester R & D deserving the formal business salutation of "Dr. Carney".