Warren J. Carney, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Friday, May 12, 2017 at Emery Place Assisted Living and Rehab in Robins. A Memorial Gathering will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his wife Betty of 61 years; two children Ron (Denise) Carney of Mesa, AZ and Susan (Jeff) Kopish of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren Michael (Jessica) Kopish, Jory Kopish, Christopher Carney, and Nichole (Ryan) Dixon; and great granddaughter Eleanor Kopish.

Warren Jack Carney was born August 3, 1932 in Lisbon, the son of Harry and Jessie (Graver) Carney.  Warren served his country during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Cedar Rapids Firefighter for 33 years, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed golfing and following retirement, enjoyed gathering monthly for  breakfast with fellow firefighters. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Emery Place in Robins for their kind and compassionate care given to Warren during his time there.

Memorials may be directed to the family.