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Jerry M. Karnes Jr.

Jerry Karnes Obituary

Jerry M. (Mike) Karnes, Jr., 37, of Bedford County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond L. Mullins. Surviving is his wife, Joell Elizabeth Garnett-Karnes; four children, Ashley, Alana, Michael Karnes and Hannah Moore; his parents, Jerry M. Karnes, Sr. and Eileen Alana and Danny Adams; brothers, Sean Hodges and Isaac Karnes; grandparents, Riley and Mildred Karnes; grandmother, Eileen Bostic; his in-laws JoAnne and Randy Garnett; special friend and brother, Calvin Dunlap; his "adopted stepson" Sean Crabtree; and his two puppies who were his world, Chunk E. Karnes and Naulah-Jo Karnes; also surviving are a number of aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made by to the Roanoke Valley S.P.C.A. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday January 28, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Andy Cobb officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday January 27, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Karnes

36 Entries

kim spradlin

February 25, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Mike in a long time,but I have thought of him often.

February 23, 2009

i miss you every day. everything reminds me of you.

D A

February 13, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

laura wechsler

February 4, 2009

i used to work with sean and rainey. i am so sorry for your loss. you are all in my prayers. may god bless you all

Lindy Yates

February 2, 2009

Alana and Michael,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I didn't even know about it until today. I wish I had known earlier. I know that words cannot console what you are feeling. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that when nothing else can ease the pain, look upon the Lord and He will give you strength and comfort you as no one else can. Take care. With Love, Lindy Yates

Ken & Karen Thompson

January 31, 2009

Jerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May god be with you and your family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Denny Gray

January 30, 2009

Hey Bro,
I hate I wasnt there at your going home party, but atleast we were there together at first light of our life! Born Brothers! Miss Ya lots, Buzz (Denny and Tracey)

Sean Hodges

January 30, 2009

To my dearest brother I will always remember your kindness. You will have a special place in my heart love you always.... Sean

Sonya

January 29, 2009

I am a friend from high school and just wanted to convey my deepest sympathy. I will be praying for your family.

Tina Moore

January 28, 2009

Seeing you today for the last time on earth was hard on us all.What can I say to honor the memory of my childs father.Hannah Jade will miss you alot. And I will raise her to know all the good in you.I'll Miss you too.We may have not always seen eye to eye,but it was always good to know you were there when we needed you most and you'd come running no matter what time of day it was.I know your in a better place now where you will have no heartache and pain.When I look into Hannah Jades Blue eyes I will see you in her. Look down on her and keep her safe now as you did here on earth. Peaceout Mutt

Allen & Judy Blankenship

January 28, 2009

The Family, Just wanted to let you know how very sorry we are for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. God Bless

Fred and Louise Perdue

January 28, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Carol Leftwich

January 28, 2009

Thinking of you and your family at your time of less.

Chuck Brewer

January 28, 2009

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and pray that God lays a comforting hand on you and your family.

Barbara Adams

January 28, 2009

Alana and Michael,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God be your comfort and strength in your time of sorrow.

Misty Capps

January 28, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

jeff carter

January 28, 2009

mike,now that the suffering is over you'll be going to a much better place. i will see you again in the near future my friend.i will never forget you.love you,miss you jeff.

Nancy Livingston

January 28, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bob Poole

January 28, 2009

Alana and family, I cannot imagine the grief you must feel right now and am extremely sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this sad time.

Jeannie White

January 28, 2009

Alana and family I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will hold you up in the days to come. Will give you strength when you feel you have none. You will be in my prayers.

Carrie Roberts and Family

January 28, 2009

Lana and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jinger Snapp-Laplace

January 28, 2009

With deepest sympathies.
Roger & Jinger Snapp-Laplace
Shawn & Chance Cavendish

chris barbour

January 28, 2009

I have known Mike since the 7th grade and we grew up together, i also live in nc. about 20 mins. from him and seen him often, he was a good hearted man who loved his kids and thats what we talked about the most, he will be missed by many and loved as well. Mike was always working and helping others when he could, god rest your soul mike,your friend.

alice marie mullins

January 27, 2009

To Alana and family ~ from your aunt Marie and uncle Irvin , May god bless you and family in this hard time of life ..
With our love Marie and Irvin

Courtney

January 27, 2009

To Jo-Jo and the Karnes family,
I pray for God to comfort each of you at this time and give you peace.
Courtney

Ivy Neighbors

January 27, 2009

Jerry and the whole family, I came to know micheal back when he was a little boy playing ball at stewartville.He would walk out the road after practice,hot and dusty and thirsty,He would talk to me,while waiting on his ride. I would always give him some water.I really got to like this son of yours,he was the kindest and sweetest kid I had seen.Not knowing that I knew his uncle Jim,one day we were talking about motor cycles,He told me about his uncle Jimmy Karnes rode a bike.From then on we were big buddies,He really loved his uncle Jimmy.I would always keep a look out for him,He was like my little buddy. Then time passed,He grew up I moved and didn't get to se him that much,unless he was at the home place of the karnes. I really thought a lot of him. Heres my veiw, I hear his voice in the winds,He gave life to carry on,So please try to have the strength to carry on.Let him walk in the beauty and let his eyes see the red and purple sunset. As life fades,like the sunset,remember,listen to the winds,that will be his great spirit there with you .So seek strengh and stay wise to what you have been taught by your Father and mother. My heart goes out to you and the rest of his family I didn't know. Also to his grandfather and grandmother,and my dear pretend brother Jim that I do know. Little Jerry M I will miss asking uncle Jim how you are.,but I will listen to the wind and I'll think of you as I always have. TO the family, if there is anthing I can do;please let me know. My God be with all of you. Mike your buddy from stewartsville.Ivy neighbors

Suzanne Kelley

January 27, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. A friend and I use to go skating back in the 80's with Mike. He was always so cool and a good friend. I hope and pray GOD will help carry you through each day.

Linda Karnes

January 27, 2009

Dear Jerry and Family, I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May your memories of your son bring comfort and strength to you, and May Peace Be With You in the knowledge that you will meet him on the other side. Much love to you, Linda Karnes

Joan Godsey

January 27, 2009

Alana and Jerry , i am sorry to here about your son. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Joan

Phyllis Mullins-Lacy

January 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I can remember the patter of your tiny little feet and the next time I saw you, you were a fine young man.
Your, Grandma Eyleen, Mother Lana, and Aunts Gerry & Becky have always given me inspiration by their strength.
Go rest high on that Mountain that only you and our family members that have pass can see.

Kim and Ebonye

January 27, 2009

Mike,you will be missed dearly you were one of a kind.

Trish Gross

January 27, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Miranda Snead

January 27, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Mike Ferguson

January 27, 2009

Jerry,
May it comfort you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will truly miss Mike. He was a wonderful young man.

Jimmy Karnes

January 27, 2009

So very hard to accept that you are not with us .So hard to find words to express fellings.Iam one who will miss you.While my eyes fill with tears and such a heart felt loss. I know you are in a better place.

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