Edward Lamar Carney, age 70 of Jonesboro, left his Earthly home to ascend to his Heavenly home on Thursday morning, February 20, 2025.  Edward was a master griller.  He was always happy to help someone in need of a helping hand, he also never said no to a free beer when offered either.  Edward was a big fan of LSU football and of professional football.  He also enjoyed being driven around and seeing the scenery and sights along the way.  He was a proud "supervisor" to his children and grandchildren whenever they had a task such as auto repair.  Most of all, Edward loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Getting to hang out and spend time with his family and friends was precious to him.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be missed.

Those left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 30 years, Loretta (Hodnett) Carney; children, Katie Carney, Preston Carney, Bobby M. "BJ" Horton, Jr. and Sharri, Michael Shawn Horton, Tiffany (Horton) Owen and Lee Plunkett, Tony Diaz, Kelsey Palmer (Champlin); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Dennis Carney and Tina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary (Johnson) Carney; siblings, George Carney, Teresa (Carney) Miller.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 24, 2025 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Hughes Chapel Cemetery near Bastrop, Louisiana with Bro. Michael Magee officiating.  Burial will follow in the cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Bobby Horton, Preston Carney, Lil Dennis Carney, Damien Carney, Jeremy Miller, Daniel Carney, Trent Lassere and Austin Frazier.