Robert  Carney

Obituary of Robert Lee Carney

Robert Lee Carney 70, of Kingsport passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam where he received a purple heart. Robert retired from Tennessee Eastman after 39 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ella Carney.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Marion Pierson Carney; son, Rob L. Carney Jr. and wife Amy L.; daughter, Carrie C. Bearden and husband Joshua B.; granddaughter, Madelyn J. Bearden; brothers, Larry Carney and wife Debbie and Wayne Carney and wife Anne; along with a host of friends and extended family.

The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport. A celebration of life service will follow with Pastor Scott Layer officiating. Music will be provided by Linda Henley .

A military graveside service will be conducted at 10:45am on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with the Honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post#3/265. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:35am.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Thistle Farms at 5122 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN 37209 or a charity of your choice.

Carter Trent Funeral Home, Downtown Kingsport is serving the Carney Family.

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Saturday
19
October

Receiving of Friends

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport
520 Watauga Street
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Saturday
19
October

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport
520 Watauga Street
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Monday
21
October

Graveside Service

10:45 am
Monday, October 21, 2019
Mountain Home National Cemetery
53 Memorial Avenue
Mountain Home , Tennessee, United States
(423)-979-3535