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John Carney Obituary
John P. ThunderHawk Carney III, 37, of Vineland passed away on Thursday afternoon, July 26, 2012, in South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Vineland, where he had been a patient for the past six weeks.
John was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John P. and Shirley A. (Harmon) Carney. He had grown up and attended public schools in the Philadelphia area, and had been a resident of this area for the past 20 years.
John held a master's degree in psychology and was employed as a unit director for Elwyn New Jersey in Vineland, where he had been employed for the past 16 years. He loved traveling and weightlifting, and was an avid Eagles football fan. He was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe of Bridgeton and was proud of his native heritage. John loved reading, especially the Bible, which he read in full several times. He also enjoyed watching movies, but he especially loved spending time with his family, especially his many nieces and nephews, and being around people in general. He always had a positive outlook on life and will be truly missed.
John is survived by his four sisters, Sarah E. Pierce of Millville, Shelly Ann Carney and Santos Ramos of Millville, Lisa M. Siner and her husband Wilson of Collingswood, and Angela L. Durham and her husband Luther of Millville; his one brother, Guy Warren Harmon and Julie Caldwell of Vineland; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Warren B. and Sarah E. (Mosley) Harmon, and his paternal grandparents, John P. Sr. and Elizabeth (Ridgeway) Carney.
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville. The Rev. John Norwood will officiate. The interment will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.
Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Township, and again on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, prior to the services.
Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Carney
Michelle Dougherty
August 2, 2012
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your passing John. Your were a man who was wise beyond his years with a caring heart. I'm honored to have known you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. R.I.P., Gone Too Soon~
Luis Quiles
August 1, 2012
I am sorry For your loss and i was a Friend of John and i am a Eagles fan just like him i miss John may you watch our your family and friends we will see you soon
Donna Carney-Pritchett
August 1, 2012
As we lay our love one to rest, let's remember that God only takes us home when our work here on earth is done. Jackie touched a lot of lives in a way that only each of us know within ourselves. I will always have my memories of the time I spent with Jackie when he was a young kid. He made me laugh evertime I seen him with all the crazy stunts he did, Jackie always had a special way of making you feel special to him. I will miss the body that walked here on earth with me but his spirit will always live within my heart.
Psalm 145: 18-19
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him, he also hears their cry and saves them.
God has heard Jackie's cry and has saved him from the pain that was inflicting is body.
Rest well Jackie
Donna Carney-Pritchett
Luz Vasquez-Guzman
August 1, 2012
Sarah, praying for peace for your whole family. I cant imagine how your feeling right now. I keep remembering how many times we had really deep conversations about God, religion, education, so many things throughout the years...I was so proud of him when he finished Lincoln, and was happy to hand him my books.Once I suggested something for his program, he ran with it. He did not need my help. I am sad to see a bright star leave so soon...God Bless you all.
Luz Vasquez-Guzman
August 1, 2012
John, so many conversations we had over the years about religion, education, politics, and people. I was proud of you as a Lincoln University Alumnus, and my Training School buddy. I still cant believe your gone, but I will be praying for peace for your whole family.
Sharon Mosley-Hunter
August 1, 2012
Sarah and Family So sorry for your loss. Sorry that I could not attend the viewing or service,but know you and the family have my prayer.May God give you the strenght to get through this.
L. Dice
August 1, 2012
I will miss you..but never forget you...my friend...to my ANGEL!
L. Dice
August 1, 2012
I WILL MISS YOU...BUT NEVER FORGET YOU...MY FRIEND...AND NOW...MY ANGEL!
saleena harris-moore
July 31, 2012
dear john i cant beleive you r gone.im going to always remember your smile.im happy u r not n any more pain. you was one of a kind, they say they always take the best.u have your wings now, your a angel ,my guarding answer!!!!
Delia Gonzalez
July 31, 2012
John, rest in peace. You will be missed. My condolences to your family.
Martha Logan
July 31, 2012
RIP. It is good to know in my heart, that you no longer have to worry about the pain. Take comfort in knowing that you are in the best place ever! HEAVEN with all the angels watching over all of us and helping everyone get through this difficult time . Cry tears no more ,because you are home now! Until our paths cross again.
N P
July 31, 2012
RIP John, a wonderful kind hearted person, you will never be forgotten in my heart, my prayers go out to the family & friends he loved very much.
N. P.
July 31, 2012
RIP John, a wonderful kind hearted person you will never be forgotten in my heart, my prayers go out to the family and friends he loved very much.
Sharon Omrod
July 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was always one of my special employees and he always made me laugh. He gave so much to those at Elwyn. I will always keep him in my heart and memory.
colleen comegys
July 30, 2012
OUR DEAR SARAH , Know in your heart how we are praying for you and your loved ones during this most sorrowful time. However, please have peace in your heart knowing that god gifted you with such a treasure in your life, we all should be so lucky, xoxoxo your sister s at Rescare Colleen Comegys and LaToria Gee
Linda Williamson
July 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carney family and his many friends during this very difficult time. May God comfort all of you and bring you peace.
Frances Jones
July 30, 2012
My prayers goes out to the family,he is now an angel. may you all find comfort knowing he is free of pain. God Bless you all!
Patricia Mosley
July 30, 2012
May you find comfort in knowing that he is free of pain. With Mom And Dad rejoicing in his homecoming and patientley waiting time with God so that he can ask a hundred questions. Love you all.
Melissa Goldsborough
July 30, 2012
My sincerest condolences to Jackie's family,
Carmela Morris Peterson
July 30, 2012
Prayers and love. And though we may not see him, he is now healthy and happy in the arms of the Lord...
darshelle hunt
July 30, 2012
rest in peace john you will be truly missed ..love you!!!
Warren & Linda Harmon & Family
July 30, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Harmon Warren & Linda, Family
July 30, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Trunita Bogan-Elliott
July 30, 2012
John, My heart is still heavy from your passing but I get comfort knowing that you are no longer in pain. You will forever be missed but go get your wings now because you deserve them. Until we meet again.
Anjeanette Crawford
July 30, 2012
RIP
Sarah Freites
July 30, 2012
John, rest in peace and know God's eternal light will shine for you. My condolences to John's family. May God's love and peace be with you all.
Donald Anderson
July 30, 2012
Goodbye my friend. Until we meet again.
Don Anderson
jayson villanueva
July 30, 2012
John was a great person. He hired me in 2003 to work for him at the training school. Fun. Funny and very caring. RIP my friend
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