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Commander Neil Sherman "Buzz" Carns USN (Ret.)

Charleston, South Carolina

Mar 30, 1939 – Oct 9, 2023 (Age 84)

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BORN
March 30, 1939
DIED
October 9, 2023
AGE
84
LOCATION
Charleston, South Carolina

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Commander Neil "Buzz" Sherman Carns, USN (Ret.) CHARLESTON - Commander Neil "Buzz" Sherman Carns, USN (Ret.), 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Carolyn "Cari" Coleman Carns, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 9, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 10, 2023...

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To the darling family of Buzz Carns: How sad I am to hear this news of a dear friend. Buzz was an outstanding person in all aspects of life. Pat and I enjoyed many fun times with your Mother, Cari, and Buzz. What a wonderful legacy they have left for each of you and your children. It was an honor to call Buzz and Cari our friends. My memories of our times together are treasures. My Love and Friendship, Barbara Binion Beard. Nov.2nd, 2023

I had the pleasure of coming to know and work with Buzz beginning in 1966 during the construction and testing of the nuclear attack submarine USS Flasher (SSN 613) at the Electric Boat shipyard. I encountered him again several years later after he completed his distinguished USN service and began supporting commercial nuclear power plants. I had the privilege of providing engineering services to his organizations at the several nuclear plant projects under his leadership. He was a most...