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Glenn Harney Obituary

NICHOLASVILLE - Glenn L. Harney, 73, husband of 53 years to Wanda Ginter Harney, died Sep 18, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1935, son of the late Claude and Alice Bell Chasteen Harney. He was retired after many years as a prominent businessman in Central Kentucky where he was a general contractor. He was a member of the Southland Christian Church. Additional survivors include two children, Keith (Lois) Harney and Cynthia Denise (Bill) Graves, a brother, Jack Harney and two sisters, Betty Wilson and Carol Schaffner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Harney. Services will be 11am Mon at Southland Christian Church, Building A Chapel, which was erected with Mr. Harney as the general contractor. Burial will follow in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sun from 1-4pm and 6-9pm at Betts & West Funeral Home. Bearers will be his Wednesday morning Bible study group. Honorary bearers will be members of his small group Bible study. Donations are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Sep. 20, 2008.

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Cynthia Graves

September 15, 2009

It is hard to believe that a year has passed since God called you home. We have missed you, but we know that you are where your heart so longed to be. Our strength comes from the hope that we have in being with you again someday. Our prayers are that through your illness and death that Jesus was glorified. We love you!!
Wanda, Keith & Cindy

Liz Blair

October 16, 2008

Dear Wanda,
I was just browsing the Southland web page and learned of Glenns passing. I just want you to know how sorry I am to hear this. Your love for each other was always something that made me smile and know that true love was really out there. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I sure hope that you are finding peace in the fact that you will see him again.

Bobbi Susan

September 30, 2008

The world is a bit darker now that Uncle Glenn has gone to join Dad and Pap paw.

September 24, 2008

Sept. 24, 2008

Wanda,

We are so sorry to hear of Glenn's
passing. He sure was a nice person.
Our prayers are with you and your
family during this time. God bless
you.

Bill and Shirley Burgan
Round Rock, TX

Peggy Crawford

September 24, 2008

Wanda,

We were sure sorry to hear about Glenn. Our prayers are with you as you face these lonely days ahead.
But anytime you want to connect with him, all you have to do is look at the churches which have his imprint and know that he loved and was loved by the church and the fellowship. He will be sorely missed.

Peggy & Smokey Crawford
SACC

Jimmy, Michele & Huston Miller

September 22, 2008

Wanda,
We just found out today, 9-22, about Glenn's passing. We are so sorry.
We are thinking of you.

Heather Harney

September 22, 2008

Hello. This is Heather-Larry's eldest daughter and both Katie and I are very sorry for your loss as well as not being able to be there for you. You are in are prayers.

Lisa Kear

September 20, 2008

Maw Harney,

How fitting was it that Paw left this earth on the same day as my Mother (only many years later)? I know they are catching up and remembering old times our families had together. Wanda, you and Glenn hold a very special place in my heart and I will always love you for being such good friends to my parents. You are like family to me. I will keep your family in my prayers. I love you-Lisa

GAIL & WAYNE BRUNER

September 20, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF GLEN HARNEY, GLEN WAS A VERY NICE PERSON TO KNOW IN THIS LIFETIME. IT'S HARD TO MEET ANYONE THIS DAY AND TIMES WITH THE HEART OF THAT MAN. HIS HEART WAS AS BIG AS THE MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM.

Vickie Cole

September 20, 2008

Wanda and family, David and I were so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. Some of our fondest memories are around 25 years ago when Glenn and Wanda taught a newly married couples' Sunday school class at SACC. They were a team for sure, what a fine example for us "newly marrieds". I will sure miss his big hugs. Can't wait for heaven. Love, Vickie Cole

Buddy Kurtz

September 20, 2008

To the Harney family,

You are in my prayers.

Bill and Joyce Davis

September 20, 2008

We just learned of Glenn's death and want you, Wanda and children to know how very sorry we are.
We feel a great kinship to the Harney family and respect each one.
You will be in our prayers. Bill and Joyce G Davis

Ossilyn McQuesten

September 20, 2008

Dear Harney Family:

Despite the terrible pain of this loss, hold fast to the hope we have in God. Concentrate fully on the fact that Glenn's pain and struggles are over forever. We greive for those we lose in this life because we miss them, but take comfort from the truth that God's promises are not empty words of insincere sentiment of this brief world, but proclaim the ultimate truth of the ages, one day all believers will be united together in-Christ. Our hope in Him is not in vain!
Praying for you all to have the great comfort of His Spirit during this time and that your very faith will be strengthened and your grief lessened as He demonstrates His love for you through our shared bond of faith.

Love and prayers,

Ossilyn McQuesten

Nelson and Carrie Jane Foster

September 20, 2008

Dear Harney Family:
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Glenn. He was a very nice person to have known on this earth. We will keep your family in our prayers. May God bless each and everyone of his family members.

We read this some place and thought that it would be appropriate in memory of Glenn.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

JAMES CODELL

September 20, 2008

Jeanne joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy on your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harney family during this extremely difficult period.

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