Avis de décès de John Carney

CARNEY, John Michael "Mike", 55, formerly of Avon Park, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2004. Mike was born to Virginia and Raymond Carney in Miami, raised in Wicksburg, AL and a resident of Avon Park for many years. Mike returned to Wicksburg, AL in 2002. Mike graduated from Wicksburg High School and still today holds the distinction of scoring the highest SAT score for Wicksburg High School, an accomplishment doubted by many officials from such a "character" in his high school days. Working in various states and as far away as the US Virgin Islands, Mike had an early career working as a telephone engineer. Following his liking to the fire service, Mike later served as a firefighter, code enforcement officer, and fire marshall for the City of Avon Park. Mike lived with a zest for knowledge and a liking to debate anyone at anytime on any issue. Being raised by a crop duster and flight instructor, Mike had a love for aviation and gained much pleasure in piloting his Cessna. He also enjoyed se rving as assistant coach for the APHS swim team. Mike is survived by his wife of nine years, Theresa Carney; daughter Becky Barley of Sebring; son, Mike Carney of Sebring; stepdaughters; Terry Lynn Wadley of Ocala, Christy Pelt of Ocala and Erin McElroy of Maysville, NC; three grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m. at the Dowden Funeral Home, Sebring. DOWDEN FUNERAL HOME SEBRING (863) 385-1546