Celebrating the life of
Charles Francis McNerney
June 11, 1936 - December 23, 2006
CHARLES FRANCIS “CHUCK” MCNERNEY
Charles Francis “Chuck” McNerney died Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. He was born June 11, 1936 in Renovo, Pennsylvania and grew up in the greater Pittsburgh area. He graduated from McKeesport High School and attended Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics. In 1967, he opened the first Pizza Hut in Atlanta and was part owner of several Taco Kids. In 1972, he bought the “Italian Kitchen” in Marietta, and owned and operated on that site for 32 years. He was an avid fisherman and retired to Savannah in 2004. He was of the Lutheran Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Francis and Lennea Hellstrom McNerney.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Dottie Porter McNerney of Savannah, his brother and sister in law, Jim and Allison McNerney, three nephews, Jim Jr., Tom and Cody, a niece, Valerie Comley and a sister in law, Kathy McNerney all of Wichita Kansas.
He enjoyed the love of his family, especially his best friend of 41 years, his caring brother in law, Dan Smith and his wife Kathy, and many friends and wonderful neighbors in Causton Buff particularly Dianne Davis.
Graveside Services will be Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 3 p.m. in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery with Reverend Tab Smith officiating.
Remembrances to the Tab Smith Ministries, P.O. Box 713 Claxton, Georgia 30417
Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com
FOX AND WEEKS FUENRAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
Dear Dottie, Chuck's mother, Lennea McNerney, was a wonderful friend and often helped take care of my two sons. I remember meeting you and Chuck in her Wichita home. She ofen spoke of both of you and her visits to your beautiful home in Atlanta. She loved her sons and daughters in law. I was saddened to read of the loss of Chuck. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jane Murphy
- Jane Murphy, Wichita, KS
We were very sorry to read about this in the Wichita paper! Many here saw this and thanks for mentioning the old ''Candy Dandies' as it brought many comments from the locals! He was a great guy and always a lot of funr! Joe Stevens
- JoeStevens, Wichita, KS
WE READ ABOUT CHUCK'S DEATH IN THE WICHITA PAPER. WE WERE SHOCKED AND SO SORRY, DOTTIE, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. DICK AND TREVA
- DICK & TREVA SANDERS, WICHITA, KS
Dear Dottie, Betty and I want to express our sincere condolences on Chuck's passing. I know you will have great support from Harold, Jenny, and Kathy, but if there is ever anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call on us.
- Larry Porter, The Villages, FL
Dottie I am very sorry for your lost our prayers are with you.Dot
- Dot Steenrod, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Dottie, I was so sorry to read about Chuck's death today. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am headed out of town but will get in touch when I return. Love, Cler
- Cler Colson Cole, Savannah,, GA
Dottie I am so glad I was able to talk to you today.I know you will make it through the next few days with the help of family and friends. Please know that I am there with you in spirit.I have thought of you so much these last few weeks. I will come spend a week end with you after things settle down. I am looking foward to seeing you. I have some really nice memories of Chuck.He was a good man. My God be with you . Love, Sue
- Sue Schieffelin, Maitland, FL
Dear Dottie, Chuck's mother, Lennea McNerney, was a wonderful friend and often helped take care of my two sons. I remember meeting you and Chuck in her Wichita home. She ofen spoke of both of you and her visits to your beautiful home in Atlanta. She loved her sons and daughters in law. I was saddened to read of the loss of Chuck. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jane Murphy
- Jane Murphy, Wichita, KS
We were very sorry to read about this in the Wichita paper! Many here saw this and thanks for mentioning the old ''Candy Dandies' as it brought many comments from the locals! He was a great guy and always a lot of funr! Joe Stevens
- JoeStevens, Wichita, KS
WE READ ABOUT CHUCK'S DEATH IN THE WICHITA PAPER. WE WERE SHOCKED AND SO SORRY, DOTTIE, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. DICK AND TREVA
- DICK & TREVA SANDERS, WICHITA, KS
Dear Dottie, Betty and I want to express our sincere condolences on Chuck's passing. I know you will have great support from Harold, Jenny, and Kathy, but if there is ever anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call on us.
- Larry Porter, The Villages, FL
Dottie I am very sorry for your lost our prayers are with you.Dot
- Dot Steenrod, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Dottie, I was so sorry to read about Chuck's death today. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am headed out of town but will get in touch when I return. Love, Cler
- Cler Colson Cole, Savannah,, GA
Dottie I am so glad I was able to talk to you today.I know you will make it through the next few days with the help of family and friends. Please know that I am there with you in spirit.I have thought of you so much these last few weeks. I will come spend a week end with you after things settle down. I am looking foward to seeing you. I have some really nice memories of Chuck.He was a good man. My God be with you . Love, Sue
- Sue Schieffelin, Maitland, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
