Charles Evans Carnes

Charles Evans Carnes, 70, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on July 12, 1954, to the late Charles Austin Carnes and Joanne Smith Evans Carnes. He graduated from Tilghman High School in 1973 and worked for Union Carbide for over 20 years. Charles was a member of the American Legion Post 54, Son of a Legionare and a member of the Legion Riders.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years: Kathleen Anne Thomas Carnes; 2-sons: Chad Thomas Carnes (Deanna) and Brent Austin Carnes (Peggy Jo); 3-grandchildren: Chas Kerlin Carnes, Brently Kathleen McNiel Carnes, and Levi Edward Carnes; sister: Sari Cathryn Carnes; and brother: Christopher Joe Carnes (Wanda).

A Memorial Service will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan Chapel is honored to serve the Carnes family.