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Ronald Charles Carnes, age 60, of Canton, GA passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 5:00 PM, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at South Canton Funeral Home.
Preceded in death by: Mother: Joyce Carnes, and Adopted Parents: Lois Carnes and Robert Kelley
Survivors include:
Fiancé - Jeri Cook
Daughter - Briana Waters and husband Cody
Son - Joshua Wood
Adopted Son: Justin Cook
Adopted Daughter: Jessica Cook
Brother - Carl Neighbors
Brother - Billy Neighbors
Sister - Donna
South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3147 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114

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