David Richard Carney, age 71 of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on February 19, 1950 to the later Porter and Sammie Carney. David served his country in the U.S. Army and was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. Following the military, he worked at Trane for 20 years and the American Snuff Company for 10 years.
David loved his family and life. He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 14 years, Annette Carney of Clarksville, Tenn; son, Charles Wright of Clarksville, Tenn; daughters, Sherrie Wright-Potts (Donald) of Clarksville, Tenn. and Marie Ford of Westfield, Ind; grandchildren, Blake Belt, Christina Gilmore (Jason), Sherrie Noble, Lily Mathieu (Nate) and Donnie Potts. David is also survived by his great-grandchild, Kai Gilmore.
Along with his parents, Carney is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Danielle Ullom.
A visitation for David Richard Carney will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Gateway Funeral Home beginning at 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Internment will immediately follow at the Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West at 1 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Center. 335 Franklin Street. Clarksville, Tenn. 37040. Phone: (931) 919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com