Charles Ferney

Charles Ferney, 84, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 27th, 2016 in a local hospital. He was born on April 10th, 1932, in Berrien Township, Michigan, to the late Denzil and Esther La Flamine Ferney. He was a retired long haul truck driver for McKee Foods Corporation.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Myron and LaVern Ferney, and a sister, Doris Bowen.
Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Jean; son, Charles (Sharon) Ferney, and Scott Ferney both of Dalton, GA; daughters, Debra Ferney of Dalton, GA, and Kathy Kocsis, of Cleveland, TN; grandsons, Matthew, Michael, and Charles Andrew Ferney, David, Joseph, and Jason Kocsis; granddaughter, Jamie Ferney; along with three great-grandsons, and three great-granddaughters. He is also survived by one adopted son, Jason (Lisa) Kaeding, of Bridgeman, MI, and their children, Kaylee, Kyle, Skyler; one brother, Brett Ferney, ant two sisters, Arlene Arata, and Neva Curry.
A memorial service is planned for 6:00PM on Thursday, December 8th, 2016, at the First Lutheran Church, located at 2800 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The family will be receiving friends on hour prior, from 5:00PM until the 6:00PM service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belvoir Christian Academy.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Charles and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Ferney family with his arrangements.