Mr. Harold Gene Burney, age 71, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018, at home. He was born on February 7, 1947 in Robeson County to the late Clyde Burney and the late Mary Anne Willis Burney. Mr. Burney was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was later employed as a welder and retired from Smith's Refrigeration, Inc. after many years of employment.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers: Clyde Burney, Jr. and Benny Jones; and a sister, Hilda Burney.
He is survived by his wife, Janice L. Burney of the home; four sons: Joe Burney of Indiana, Ricky Burney (Drena) of Proctorville, Christopher LaClaire of the home, and Schott LaClaire (Rebecca) of Charlotte; two daughters: Dana Burney of Proctorville and Casandra LaClaire of the home; nine grandchildren: Landon Hunt of Lumberton; Kirkland & Kolton Burney of Proctorville, Kendrick Hunt of Lumberton, Desiree Craig of Indiana, Summer Bailey of Fairmont, Seth Britt of Fairmont, and Molly & Nicholas LaClaire of Charlotte; three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Doris Burney of Lumberton, Betty Burney of Lumberton, Vickie Cooper (Weldon) of Fayetteville; one brother, Jeff Burney (Kat) of Lumberton; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 28, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.