Clifford Carnes, 87
Mr. Clifford I. Carnes of Campbellsville was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Russell County to the late Stanley and Lona (Holt) Carnes. He left this life to rejoice with the angels on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Campbellsville. Mr. Carnes was 87 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. As a young man, he earned a living as a carpenter and in machinery work, but his earthly passion was being a family man. He had a very close and special bond with all of his grandchildren. Outside of his family, his greatest love was his church. Early in life, he professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the God’s Grace Church in Campbellsville. Mr. Carnes united in marriage to Mrs. Betty M. (Bryant) Carnes, who preceded him in death in 1997. Later, he united in marriage to Mrs. Vernice Faye (Mouser) Carnes, who survives.
Mr. Carnes leaves to carry his legacy:
His wife: Mrs. Vernice Carnes of Campbellsville,
Three sons: Dennis Carnes and wife Viola of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Carnes and wife Patty of Buchanan, Michigan, and Clifford Larry Carnes and wife Mamie of Greensburg,
One daughter: Robin Burton and husband Gary of Campbellsville,
Three step-children: Larry Akin and wife Delora, Thomas Sprowles, and Genia Sherrill, all of Campbellsville,
One daughter-in-law: Joanne Carnes of Edinburgh, Indiana,
Sixteen grandchildren,
Sixteen great grandchildren,
Seven great-great grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three children, Ronald D. Carnes, Darlene Decker, and Gary Carnes (infant), and six siblings, Hollis, Rupert, Edmond, Isabelle, Dimple, and Jeanette.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Carnes on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Billy Adams and Bro. Fred Miller will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728. Mr. Carnes will be carried to his final resting place by Darin Carnes, Derrick Carnes, Davin Greenlee, Robert Lewis Carnes, Jr., David Mouser, and James Robert Meadows.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 29, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Kosair Children’s Hospital. Those may be made online at lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.
