William Henry Kearney

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

William Henry Kearney, affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born on November 12, 1929 to Talmadge Kearney and Annie Cannady Kearney in Franklinton, North Carolina.

Knowing there is a time for every purpose under the heaven, he professed Christ at an early age and was united in membership with the First Baptist Church in Franklinton.  Upon relocating to Cuthbert, Georgia, he joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Rev. David Johnson.  He was a devoted member of the Senior Choir.

His education was received in the public school system in Franklinton, North Carolina.  After graduation, he worked briefly for the REA (Rural Electric Association), before enlisting in the US Armed Forces.  He received an honorable discharged after serving 2 (two) years during the Korean Conflict.  William was a loyal worker and was offered a position with General Motors Company in the engineering department, where he worked for 37 (thirty-seven) years, retiring in 1988.  He was a life-long member of the Free Masons.

Love has a time and he found it in marrying Mary Steward on June 11, 1983.

On Sunday, April 17th, at his residence, “Buddy,” quietly exchanged his walk in life for eternal rest with his Heavenly Father,  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James, Edward and Hubert Kearney and his sister, Annie Mae Kearney Boone.

The moments of laughter and joy spent will always remain constant in the hearts of his devoted and loving wife, Mary Steward Kearney; a son, Guy Macarldo (Mary Ann) Steward of Stewartsville, New Jersey; a grandson, Darrian Guy Steward, also of Stewartsville, New jersey; one sister, Lucille Hayes of Elizabeth, New Jersey; a devoted god son, Henry Cook; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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