Adam Michael Carney, 34 years old, of Canton, GA and formerly of Elyria, Ohio died in Afghanistan on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 of a massive heart attack. Adam had been in Afghanistan working for DynCorp International to train and mentor Afghan National Police since March 2009.
Adam was born in Fullerton, CA on September 21, 1976. He moved to Elyria at 2 years old where he lived until he was 18. A 1995 graduate of Midview High School, he joined the US Navy where he served 4 years active duty aboard the USS Independence, and 4 years of active reserves. He moved to Atlanta, GA in 2000 where he served on the APD as a Patrol Officer and a member of the Motor Squad.
As a child, Adam was active in Elyria Little League and the YMCA Swim Team. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan. Besides spending time with his beloved children, Adam loved returning to Elyria to spend time with his family. He shared a special passion for trains with his son, Blake, and was known to honor “the princess” in his daughter Madison.
Adam is survived by his precious children: Blake, 6, and Madison, 4, of Holly Springs, GA: his parents Michael and Wanda Carney of Elyria, Ohio: his brothers, Sgt. Eric Carney (Carrie) of Fort Rucker, AL, Joshua Carney (Jessica Bosworth) APD officer of Roswell, GA: nephew Ryan Michael Carney: his maternal grandfather, George Larsen of Edgewater, FL: his Canine Buddy Capone, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and very dear friends, including Jaime Moon. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jane Larsen: and paternal grandparents, Robert and Doris Carney.
The family will receive friends at H.M. Patterson and Sons in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 10 from 2:00 – 5:00. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 11 at 10:00 at the funeral home, with Rev. Debbie Timmons (Adam’s aunt) officiating. Burial will be at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton GA at 1:00.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to any Fifth Third Bank for Adam’s children.
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