He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Esther (Johnson) Carney; brother, Robert Carney.
Jerry served his country in the United States Army. He was an electrician by trade but helped a countless amount of people with "small jobs." He enjoyed anything to do with car shows, especially showing off his 56' Ford and bragging about the number of trophies that he received. Working in his garden brought him great joy. He loved the Lord and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Nashville.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Peden) Carney; siblings, Helen Stephens (Clive), Eugene Carney (Teresa), and Barbara Edens (Jesse). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A gathering of family and friends for Jerry will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 1150 South Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. A gathering of family and friends will also occur Friday, July 1, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A celebration of life service will occur Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
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