Gary Carnes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gary Carnes (Highlands, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gary left this world on August 8, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Carnes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Gary may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie "Nell" II and Lemuel "Lem" Baylis Carnes, II. He is survived by: his wife B. Dee Carnes; his son Charles "Charlie" Carnes (C. C. Calhoun); his grandchildren, Clay, Johnny and Tommy Townsend; and his sister Nelly Lawson (David). He is also survived by numerous Nephews and Nieces.
