Jerry Stephen Karnes

Jerry Stephen Karnes, 71, of Marion, Ohio died on February 6, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1951 to Lloyd A. and Elizabeth (Parsley) Karnes who preceded him in death. Jerry was also preceded in death by his first wife Patricia A. Karnes and second wife Debra K. Karnes. Both of whom he loved very much Brother Lloyd Lee Karnes, Sister Jean Ann Rice, Brother in law Hargus Thexton "Tex" Rice, Grandson Justin Michael Smallwood and Great Niece Samantha Wolledge. He is survived by his children Amy Wooten, of Pataskala, Ohio Robert (Jaime) Davis of Marion, Ohio, Kelly (Donnie) Williams of Pataskala, Ohio. Grandchildren Trayon Kimball, Justin Wooten, Kayla (Eric) Newell, Ronald Kimball, Robert (Alexis) Davis, Patricia Davis, Katie Wooten and Daveon Kimball. Great Grandchildren, Kristina Lea-Marie Smallwood, Isabella Grace Smallwood, Jamil Mahi, Araya Rain Smallwood and Jayden Lee Todd McKee. Nephews Jerry (Lisa) Rice and Ricky Rice. Nieces Sherri (Wayne) Wolledge, Great niece Miranda Wolledge and numerous other family and friends.
Jerry was a proud US Marine Veteran and loved our country. He was an umpire for Berliner Park for 15 years. He also worked at Ohio Steel Casting for 15 years in Pataskala, Ohio.
Jerry loved The Ohio State Buckeyes and very rarely missed a game. If you were looking for him on Saturdays, he would usually be in front of a TV somewhere watching The Buckeyes.
Jerry loved his family with a passion. His favorite job was being a grandfather. He loved watching his grandchildren grow up. He loved being involved in their lives and hearing about how they were doing. His face would light up whenever he would get a visit or a phone call from one of his "babies". He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
There will be a memorial service and grave side service at a later date.
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