He enjoyed sports and was a long time fan of Kentucky basketball. James had a passion for gardening and cherished the companionship of his dogs.
He is survived by his son, James Brian Carney and his wife, Dena of Evansville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229 www.cancer.org or any Humane Society.