Dennis John Carney

October 30, 1947 - March 31, 2022

Our beloved brother, father of 5, grandfather of 11 and friend, Dennis John Carney passed away at his home in Rockdale, Texas on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the age of 74. Dennis was born in 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John Regis and Mary Ellen (Cline) Carney. Dennis, his three brothers, and one sister grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. After Dennis’s father passed away, when Dennis was 16, he worked tirelessly to help his mother provide for their family. After attending Catholic schools for many years, Dennis graduated from Baldwin High School and later earned his degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Dennis met the love of his life, Beverly Anne Parrish, as a blind date to her Senior Prom in 1967. They were married in 1968. Dennis and Beverly were happily married, and best friends, for nearly 52 years. They were blessed with 5 children, Dennis Jr., Stacy, Kevin, Kimberly, and Melanie. Dennis began working for the Aluminum Company of America in 1969. He worked in many senior leadership positions throughout his career at Alcoa in Washington, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Australia before returning to Rockdale, Texas and retiring in 2003. As an avid outdoorsman Dennis covered hundreds of miles biking, skiing and canoeing. He had many cherished memories of competing in many races individually and in the family Ridge to River relay race. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking with his family and friends. Dennis was an extensive reader and has amassed a huge collection of books. After retiring from Alcoa, Dennis and Beverly partnered with their son Kevin to start an orchard business in Cashmere, Washington. This was a very exciting endeavor and resulted in Dennis and Beverly dividing their time between Washington and Texas for 17 years. Dennis joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 2020, of which his wife was a long-term member, and spent the last years of his life actively involved in genealogy and church activities. Dennis voiced his feeling of having lived a lifetime of wonderful adventures with his soul mate. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage contributions to the American Kidney Fund. Dennis was preceded in death by: His wife - Beverly Anne (Parrish) Carney; his parents - John Regis Carney and Mary Ellen (Cline) Carney; his brothers Cary Carney and Tim Carney and his sister Mary Carney Dennis is survived by his children, Dennis Carney Jr – Utah; Stacy Vickrey and husband Gary – Utah; Kevin Carney and wife Valerie -Washington; Kimberly Secrist and husband Brian - Round Rock; Melanie Moody and husband Jason – Cameron; His Grandchildren, Austin Vickrey, Elizabeth Carney, Madeleine Moody, Mesa Vickrey, Kyle Carney, Jack Carney, MollyJo Moody, Brett Secrist, Misty Carney, Jadon Moody, Luke Secrist; his brothers, Dale Carney and wife Darlene - Florida and John (Jack) Carney and wife Robin - Pennsylvania; his sister, Joyce Morris and husband Sonny - Pennsylvania; his sister-in-Law Shelly Carney (wife of Tim Carney) - Pennsylvania; and his stepfather Joseph Drysdale – Dallas. Pallbearers - Dennis Carney, Jr., Kevin Carney, Austin Vickrey, Jack Carney, Brett Secrist, Luke Secrist, Jason Moody, Jadon Moody. Honorary Pallbearers: John Carney, Dale Carney, Sonny Morris, Gary Vickrey, Brian Secrist, Kyle Carney. Services for Mr. Carney are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial in the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale. Visitation is 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5th at the funeral home.