Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.

How do you know George James Roney?

Family Friend Work Other

We are sorry for your loss.

Help others honor George's memory.

Copy

Coping with Grief

We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.

Official Obituary of

George James Roney

November 17, 1935 ~ February 4, 2023 (age 87) 87 Years Old

George Roney Obituary

George James Roney, 87, of Champaign passed away at 11:10 a.m. on February 4, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born in Urbana on November 17, 1935 the son of George F. & Minnie G.(Duncan) Roney. He married Nancy Carol Walden on March 24, 1961 at First United Methodist Church in Urbana. George is survived by his wife; son- George B.(Shawn)Roney of Pesotum; daughter-Kimberly(Craig)Wise of Champaign; grandchildren- Jessica Wise, Jacob(Beth)Wise, Jennifer(Colby)Schaffer, Justin Upton, Austin(Amanda) Upton, Jake Juday; great grandchild- Luke Wise. He is preceded by his parents; sisters- Jeanette Parks and Janine Martin. George is a Navy veteran. He began his twenty year career with the Urbana Fire Department on January 1, 1958 and retired as the Assistant Chief on April 22, 1978. He was a member of Firefighters Union 1147 and the Masonic Lodge. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to IAFF 1147, PO BOX 185, Urbana, Illinois 61803. Condolences may be made at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George James Roney, please visit our floral store.