Michael "Mike" Lee Carney

Michael Lee Carney, 69 of Winder, GA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Michael, known to most as “Mike”, was born September 26,1953 in Fairmont, WV and moved to Elyria, OH as a child. He lived in the Elyria/Grafton area until recently, relocating to Georgia to be close to his grandchildren. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio. Mike made a career as a cold header operator working for various large scale production plants and he retired in 2018 from SFS Intec. His lifelong hobbies included a love of woodworking, crafting, and most of all camping. He was a member of Cuyahoga Falls Campers Club. He enjoyed the occasional ride on his 4-wheeler, sometimes getting stuck in the mud. Mike had a fondness for travel and cruises with friends and family. He was immensely proud to have raised three sons, two of which served their country in the military. All three sons chose careers in law enforcement, serving their communities. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a favorite Papa.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Wanda Carney (nee Larsen) of Winder, GA; two sons, Eric Carney (Carrie) of Spearfish, SD and Joshua Carney (Jennifer) of Buford, GA; a brother, Jim Carney (Louann) of Mill Spring, NC; and six grandchildren: Blake, Madison, Ryan, Chase, Lauren and Audrey.

Mike was preceded in death by his son Adam Carney and his parents, Robert Lee and Doris Louise (Snyder) Carney.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday October 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, GA. The Reverend Debbie Timmons, Mike’s sister-in-law will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Donations in Mike’s memory can be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund at https://secure.nleomf.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1620&mfc_pref=T&1620.donation=form1 or donate by phone at 202-737-3400.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.