Owen Lee Carney, 71, of Cross Lanes, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 30, 2011.

He was born in Charleston on May 13, 1940, the son of the late Paul and Lelia Carney. He was also preceded in death by his sons, James Paul and Matthew Paul Carney and by his brother, Paul Allen " P. A." Carney.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Margaret "Maggie;" son, Andrew Owen "Andy" Carney; daughter, Alana Williams and her husband, Brian; granddaughter, Leela Joann Williams; grandson to arrive in November of 2011, and Robert (Beverly) Duff, who was as close as a brother to Owen.

Owen was a graduate of Greenbrier Military School, Class of 1959 and West Virginia University.

He was formerly employed by the W.V. Department of Natural Resources, was vice-president of Dunbar Lumber Company and retired from Ace Center Hardware, St. Albans.

Aside from his wonderful extended family and friends, working on his art was his next great love. Words cannot even begin to express how loved Owen was and how missed he will be. Family and friends will forever cherish every memory they had with Owen and will never forget the smile he brought to everyone's face.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Burial will follow in Ortin Heights Cemetery, Nitro.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Owen's family would like to give a special thank you to our friends who came to our aid when we needed it most. There are not enough words to express the kindness and caring you each have shown.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the GMS Scholarship Educational Fund, P. O. Box 922, Lewisburg, WV, 24901 or to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.