Alvin Glyn Carney, 68
DOVER - Alvin Glyn Carney passed away, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Kent General Hospital.
Alvin was born January 28, 1956, in Dover, Delaware to the late Leroy Glendon Carney and Marian Ramona Durham Carney.
After graduating from Dover High School in 1974 he went to work for his father doing carpentry, eventually venturing out on his own and adding painting and a variety of other skills to his list of jobs as a handyman, and later retiring at the age of 62.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing baseball, camping, playing music, and singing. He was active in three separate bands, The Anyway Band, The Starlighters, and Double Deuce. Alvin was also a member of the Dover Elks Lodge, coached for Marydel-Hartly's Little League, and was an active scout leader and proud band parent during his son's participations in the Boy Scouts of America and school band programs. He was a man who loved sharing these passions amongst his friends and family.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his sister, Roxanne Carney; aunts, Glendora Ridgeway and Dorothy Eleanor "Toby" Carney, both of Dover, and Iona Gould of New Jersey; uncles, Purcell "Duke" Durham and Garland Carney, both of Dover, and Samuel "Jazz" Durham of New Jersey; cousin, Lucinda "Cindy" Davenport; as well as his best friend, Anthony "Tony" Seeney, whom he considered his brother.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Wanda Lorraine Carney; and cherished son, Jared Carney, both of Dover; his close cousins, Beth Osborne and Dee Ridgeway; his other best friend, Andy Ridgeway; as well as a variety of other cousins, in laws, and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 2PM, Monday, May 13, 2024 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. A viewing will be held one hour prior. Interment will be in the Immanuel U.M. Church Cemetery, Cheswold.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to The American Heart Association.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com
For those unable to attend the funeral service there will be a livestream on www.torbertfuneral.com, it can be found under the "Upcoming Livestreams" tab and viewed by clicking on his name.