David G. Carney

David G. Carney, 78, died, March 8, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born on July 8, 1947, to George and Behula (Brown) Carney in Moran, KS. Mr. Carney is survived by his wife, Patricia, daughter Amy Bevins (Robert) Bonaire Island, son Patrick, Virginia Beach, grandchildren David and Elizabeth Bevins, sister Virginia Sachs (John) of Columbia City, Oregon, brother-in-law Bob Maxwell (Nanette), Kansas City, Mo and numerous nieces/nephews and their children.

David's life started with modest beginnings on a farm in Mildred, KS without running water or electricity. In 1952, the family began a series of moves taking them to Colorado Springs and Topeka, KS with stops in Minot, ND and Glasgow, MT. David graduated from Topeka High School in 1965 where he lettered in wrestling and track and played trombone in the band and orchestra. David attended William Jewel College for two years, transferred to the University of Kansas where he graduated first in his class in 1969 with a degree in accounting.

In 1967, David joined the US Navy, starting as a 90-Day Wonder, in a rapid training program during the Vietnam War. In 1968, David married Patricia Maxwell who he met in high school band. Upon graduation from KU in 1969, he joined the Navy Supply Corps serving on the submarine USS Daniel Boone and earning his dolphins. His naval career took David and his family to Charleston, SC; Athens, GA (twice); Dunoon, Scotland; Ann Arbor, MI; Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach; East Lyme, CT; Newport, RI; Mechanicsburg, PA; and finally, back to Virginia Beach. While in the Navy David earned master's degrees from the University of Georgia (earning his CPA), the University of Michigan, the Naval War College, and Salve Regina College. He served our nation for 29 years, retiring with the rank of Captain (O-6) as the Commander COMSUBLANT Supply. Upon retirement from the Navy, David became a Director in Submarine Repair at Newport News Ship Building. He later served for over 10 years as an adjunct professor of Accounting at Old Dominion University.

David's true joy was interactions with people and his ability to help others. He was an Eagle Scout, and later was involved in leading Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts where he assisted others in achieving Eagle Scout. During his Naval career he relentlessly worked with his staff to achieve excellence and develop the careers of his enlisted personnel and junior officers. He began a program of sending his cooks to culinary schools, vastly improving the quality of food service. Throughout his life he was grounded by religion, briefly serving as a Lay Preacher for the American Baptist Church and later serving multiple roles with local churches.

He was a sports fan in general, but his second passions were college sports and humor. He was an avid follower of each college and university he attended. His love of people and sports are intersected. He amassed new teams as other family members attended new schools and as his family grew. The ultimate compliment was David brandishing your school on a sweatshirt or flag for the porch. His conversations were filled with his humor and sport-team banter.

Above all, he was the champion and provider for his family. He had a tireless work ethic and need to achieve. He was a spouse, parent, guardian, mentor, champion and advocate for his family. As friends turned into family, those flowed outward.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice Nurses Lacey, Kate, and Adeline of Westminster Canterbury at Home Care and Dr. Alper for the loving care he received.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, March 21 at Wycliffe Presbyterian Church, 1445 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Wycliffe Presbyterian Church and Dozoretz Hospice Housse of Hampton Roads.

Coastal Cremations is assisting the family.