Gerald Wade Carney

September 29, 1951 - July 29, 2021

Gerald Wade “Duke” Carney 69, of Laurel, Ms passed from this life on July 29, 2021 at Rush Hospital in Meridian, Ms while surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Faith Chapel Church. Gerald was born on September 29, 1951 in Chatom, Al to Lester and Lavanda (Parnell) Carney. He was preceded in death by his father Lester Carney; mother, Lavanda (Parnell) Carney; sister, Ethel Newsome; brother, JL Carney; sister, Shirley Broadhead; brother, Mack Carney; sister, Cordelia Jo Cochran; and grandson, Tristan Clark. He is survived by his devoted wife of 18 years Cathy Carney of Laurel, Ms; son, Darrell Carney (Kristina) of Laurel, Ms; daughter, Shelley Hodge (Kent) of Laurel, MS; son, Jason Carney of Findlay, Oh; son, Billy Carney (Ashely) of Clara, Ms; step daughter, Christy Smith (Ricky) of Hattiesburg, Ms; daughter, Nikki Stephenson of Meridian, Ms; 27 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mr. Carney will be Tuesday August 3, 2021 from 5-8 PM at Memory Chapel in Laurel, Ms. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 10 AM at Faith Chapel Church on Poole Creek Road in Laurel, Ms with Josh Hawk officiating. Pallbearers include Darrell Carney, Bryan Carney, Kody Hodge, Ricky Smith, Hunter Reed, George “JR” Martinez, and Honorary Pallbearer Isaiah Carney. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.memorychapellaurel.com