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Elda Carney Obituary

Carney, Elda "Buck", Jr., 64, of Hayesville, NC died Thursday March 27, 2008 at his residence. A native of Charleston, WV, he had lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL before moving to Hayesville in 1987. He was the son of the late Elda Homer and Wilma Inez Bennett Carney. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army as a Sergeant Ranger Air Borne. Buck was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He had received a master's degree in biology and was a teacher for Hayesville High School since 1987. He also coached track and loved his kids he coached. Surviving are a son, Jim Carney of Hayesville; former wife, Jean Carney of Deerfield Beach, FL; a sister, Eleanor Owen of Hayesville; two aunts, Ann Langneau and Rose Duff both of Rockledge, FL; an uncle, Dana Carney of Dunbar, WV; and two nephews, Ashley Owen of Hayesville and Jon Owen of Young Harris, GA. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 12th in the Hayesville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kirk Hatherly officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Elda Â"BuckÂ" Carney, Jr. to the Hayesville High School Athletic Department, 205 Yellow Jacket Drive, Hayesville, NC 28904. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements. An online guest register is available at Â"ObituariesÂ" at www.iviefuneralhome.com

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Apr. 5, 2008.

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Jean Carney

April 10, 2008

Jimmy and i wanted to thank you all for the signing of his guest book which i sent to him and spoke to him last night he was thrilled and very emotional and said he hadn't been called Jimmy by so many people in years and remembers all........Jim took care of his Dad for 13 months at home being his complete care giver and nurse........i had visited Buck and Jimmy 2 weeks before and during Christmas and again in Feb for a week. Buck was thrilled to see me we, had been in touch all the time since he had moved to N.C. by phone for many years now...........he was a wonderful & dedicated man......oh and i hadn't flown in 27 years but did so 4 times to be with him, i will miss him dearly. Jean Carney

Joe Carter

April 8, 2008

I have so many wonderful memories of good times with Buck. He was a neighor and a close friend of my family as we grew up in Fort Lauderdale.

Sally Powell

April 8, 2008

Buck was a frequent visitor to our house. He loved nothing better than sitting in the kitchen and bringing up hot political topics with my mom just to get her going. She loved it! He brought a great deal of pleasure and laughter to our home. We always looked forward to his visits. My deepest and sincere sympathies to his family and friends.

Carol Robb

April 7, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Buck from Stranahan especially as senior class president. He wrote in my yearbook, "always remember the Class of '61" and that is a wish that has been kept by many of us who will never forget Buck Carney. Grace and peace to the family.

Jerry Beasley

April 6, 2008

Jimmy, Your dad was like an older brother when we were young. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry Beasley

Paulette Carter

April 6, 2008

Buck was a friend and a colleague in Ft. Lauderdale. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Grizzle

April 6, 2008

Jimmy, please accecpt my sincere condolences and prayers. "Buck" was a good friend and we will all miss him. He is in a better place today and we know he is with God. We will keep you and him in our memories, thoughts and prayers.

Ben Arculeo

April 6, 2008

My condolences to Jimmy and the family. Buck was a long time friend. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

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