John Carnes obituary: John Carnes's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
John Frederick Carnes
1941 - 2020
In Memory Of
John Frederick Carnes
1941 - 2020
He was born on October 30, 1941 in Mount Washington, Kentucky to the late Robert and Nancy (Whitehouse) Carnes. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Nancy Cornell, Bertha Moore and brother Robert Carnes.
John was a graduate of Mount Washington High School class of 1959, he then attended Berea College where he played basketball. He transferred to Western Kentucky University where he graduated with a teaching degree. His career as an educator began in 1965 with Bullitt County Schools as a teacher and basketball coach at Mount Washington High School. His first administrative position was Principal in Lebanon Junction. In 1976, he returned to his hometown to be Principal of Mount Washington Elementary School and ended his career with administrative positions at the board of education. He had a very satisfying career that spanned over 30 years in the Bullitt County Public Schools.
Upon his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife, his daughters and grandchildren. John and Becky traveled to many interesting places, and he treasured the experiences. John was a lifelong learner and natural nurturer who loved people. He spent many hours on his porch swing and in rocking chairs reading to his grandchildren. He was a master gardener and landscaper who created beautiful gardens at his own home and the homes of his daughters. He was an intelligent and creative man who instilled the love of cooking, entertaining and music in his daughters and grandchildren. He and his wife hosted warm and wonderful gatherings with friends and family at their home. He was blessed with a beautiful way with words that he used to support and encourage and share love with so many over his lifetime.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rebecca Ashby Carnes, daughters, Laura Carnes Kane, Allyson Bagley (Paul), three grandchildren Connor Kane, John Paul "JP" Bagley and Paige Bagley. He is also survived by his sisters Wanda Lowther and Myra Williams (John) and a host of nieces and nephews
Due to the Covid19 restrictions all services will be private and he will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens in Mount Washington, Kentucky.
The family requests that contributions in John’s memory be made to Dreams With Wings of Louisville, Kentucky by visiting www.dreamswithwings.org.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
He was born on October 30, 1941 in Mount Washington, Kentucky to the late Robert and Nancy (Whitehouse) Carnes. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Nancy Cornell, Bertha Moore and brother Robert Carnes.
John was a graduate of Mount Washington High School class of 1959, he then attended Berea College where he played basketball. He transferred to Western Kentucky University where he graduated with a teaching degree. His career as an educator began in 1965 with Bullitt County Schools as a teacher and basketball coach at Mount Washington High School. His first administrative position was Principal in Lebanon Junction. In 1976, he returned to his hometown to be Principal of Mount Washington Elementary School and ended his career with administrative positions at the board of education. He had a very satisfying career that spanned over 30 years in the Bullitt County Public Schools.
Upon his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife, his daughters and grandchildren. John and Becky traveled to many interesting places, and he treasured the experiences. John was a lifelong learner and natural nurturer who loved people. He spent many hours on his porch swing and in rocking chairs reading to his grandchildren. He was a master gardener and landscaper who created beautiful gardens at his own home and the homes of his daughters. He was an intelligent and creative man who instilled the love of cooking, entertaining and music in his daughters and grandchildren. He and his wife hosted warm and wonderful gatherings with friends and family at their home. He was blessed with a beautiful way with words that he used to support and encourage and share love with so many over his lifetime.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rebecca Ashby Carnes, daughters, Laura Carnes Kane, Allyson Bagley (Paul), three grandchildren Connor Kane, John Paul "JP" Bagley and Paige Bagley. He is also survived by his sisters Wanda Lowther and Myra Williams (John) and a host of nieces and nephews
Due to the Covid19 restrictions all services will be private and he will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens in Mount Washington, Kentucky.
The family requests that contributions in John’s memory be made to Dreams With Wings of Louisville, Kentucky by visiting www.dreamswithwings.org.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
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Service
Private Service
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Louisville, KY 40243
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Visitation
Private Visitation
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Interment
Highland Memory Gardens
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E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family
E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family