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Beloved husband of Meghan (nee Desmond).
Devoted father of Gray and Ally.
Cherished son of Danny and Patti Carns (nee Little).
Loving brother of Erica (Tony) Raciak, Chad (Becca) Carns and Elyssa Carns.
Adored grandson of Rosalie and the late Gerald Little and Robert and Sharon Kay Carns.
Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Cousin to many.
Visitation Thursday, January 2, 2025 1 – 8 p.m. with first responder walk through at 6 p.m. at Parkview Christian Church, 11100 Orland Parkway, Orland Park, IL.
Family and friends to gather Friday, January 3, 2025 at Parkview Christian Church, 11100 Orland Parkway, Orland Park, IL, Service 10:00 a.m.
Interment private
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Clay Carns Memorial Foundation by scanning the QR code below in your bank's app would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on Clay's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Clay, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cher Helman
January 2, 2025
Meghan - sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. God's Peace to all of you.
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Randy and Cheryl Gray
January 1, 2025
Our Condolences to your family. My husband is retired firefighter in Tinley Park.
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Sherri and Randy Clark
December 29, 2024
Our hearts are broken as you go through this journey. You have been in our prayers continually. We will pray for your comfort and faith to touch your life.
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