Thomas Joseph Carney, 77, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at ShawneeChristianNursingCenter in Herrin.
Thomas was born in Pontiac, Illinois on March 15, 1937, the son of Thomas Valentine and Mary Agnus (Hoffman) Carney. He married Patricia Williams on March 15, 1984 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2010.
Mr. Carney was a proud United States Army Veteran. Thomas retired from Maytag in Herrin where he worked in manufacturing and transportation. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports and Nascar, reading, playing bingo, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include-
Son- Curtis Carney & wife Darlene of Paducah, Kentucky
Son- Tim Carney & wife Cassie of Minneapolis, MN
Daughter- Danyelle Warden & husband Doug of Zeigler
Daughter- Audrey Isaac of Minneapolis, MN
Daughter- Rebecca L. Roethler & husband David of Marion
Daughter- Brenda L. Ragsdale of Murphysboro
Twelve Grandchildren:
April Wyatt Gary Ragsdale
James Ragsdale Cheyenne Smith
Montana Ragsdale David Roethler III
Kristi Roethler Kassidy Roethler
Kaci Roethler Zackery Warden
Malcom Isaac Charles Ayinde
Three Great Grandchildren- Curtis Wyatt, Hailey Wyatt, and Brantley Roethler
Brother- Edward Carney of Bourbonnais, IL
Brother- Gerald Carney of Florida
Brother- Robert Carney of Chebanse, IL
Sister- Carol Zens of Chebanse, IL
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife- Patricia, and one son- Donald Ragsdale, Jr.
The funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at HerrinCityCemetery. Military honors will be provided by Herrin’s American Legion and VFW Posts with assistance from the United States National Guard. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service of Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to Touch of Nature and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th ST/ Herrin, IL 62948.