Thomas Ray Carney

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Carney, age 68 of Dayton, passed away in a house fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born in Rhea County on March 10, 1957, the son of Charles Carney and the late JoAnn (Fraley) Carney.

Tommy lived in Old Washington his whole life and maintained Massengale Farms in Dayton for his special friends, Don and Karen Massengale. He enjoyed making knives and swords, fishing, hunting arrowheads, and treasure hunting. He was a member of Old Washington Baptist Church.

Tommy is survived by his father, Charlie (Eulah) Carney of Dayton; his son, Jeremiah (Haley) Carney of Dayton; and his grandson, Mason Carney.

A Celebration of Life Service for Tommy will be on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Old Washington Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Harris officiating.

Please share your memories and photos of Tommy on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee.