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Loyd Lee Karnes

1932 - 2009

Funeral services for Loyd Lee Karnes, 77, of Silsbee will be 2pm Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will begin 5pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Karnes served in the Navy as a fireman during the Korean war and retired as a Supervisor from Bethlehem Steel and was the owner of L&L Custom Jewelry.

Mr. Karnes was a charter member of the Silsbee Country Club and had recently been awarded honorary membership status. He was also an active member of Silsbee Little Theater and served as the bartender during the yearly productions.

Mr. Karnes is survived by daughters Pam Taylor and husband Kit of Beaumont, Vickie Moffitt and husband Blair of Lake Jackson, Theresa Ramey and husband Rob of Nederland; brothers Leo Karnes, Shorty Karnes and Billy Paul Karnes all of Silsbee; sister Balma Williams of Silsbee; grandchildren Kris Tapley, Kelli Hartman, Amber Guel, Jessica Nicholson, Ryan Nicholson and Caleb Ramey; and six great grandchildren

There are currently 17 condolences.

Debbie McDonald Roberts Saturday April 3, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Pam, I am sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in my prayers.

Sherry McKee Monday January 11, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Theresa, I'm so sorry for the lost of your Dad. He was a wonderful and sweet man. I thought a lot of him. I'm out of town in Miami and want be home until the weekend. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

rick & amy williams rnwilliams@gt.rr.com Saturday January 2, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Theresa & Rob, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like your Dad was a very special man. We wish we could have been there for you however if was to soon after Rick's surger. Our thoughts and prayers go to both of you and your family. Rick & Amy Williams

Vance and Cheryl Cawley Friday January 1, 2010 at 3:50 PM


Connie & Jerry Hawthorne Thursday December 31, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Pam, We are so sorry for your loss.You are in our prayers.

Vickie Stewart yellowrose@cmaaccess.com Thursday December 31, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Pam, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know you have so many fond memories to hold on to and hope that will help you deal with this easier. My heart is grieving for you! We love you and are here for you if you need us.

Tammy & Paul Griffin Thursday December 31, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Theresa & Rob~~We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man! He will be truly missed, but heaven received a great angel. We are praying for you and the rest of your family. Remember the good times ~~ there are lots of them. Love ya!

Carla Gayle Creekmore Gary Wednesday December 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Pam, my family loved your Dad and he will be missed. He was always very sweet to me. He called me CarTagayle when we were in highschool! I loved it. Our prayers are with you and your family. I love you.

Glenda Adams Graves Wednesday December 30, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Dear Pam, I wanted you to know Mother, Daddy, Kay, and I send you our deepest sympathy wishes. Your dad was then and now still our Uncle Loyd. Know we are keeping you and Vicki in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Glenda

Mary Ann Bower Tucker tucker385@msn.com Wednesday December 30, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Pam--I'm so sorry to hear of your father's death. I know you will missing him so much now and in the days ahead. Your father was a good friend and classmate to both of my parents. Mother sends you her sympathy too. You will be in our prayers.

John Coleman Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 11:29 PM
We were childhood friends. Almost went to the Navy together. I have not seen Lloyd but a couple of times since the early 50's. The family has my prayers.

Stacy Rossen Garner stacylrm@yahoo.com Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Theresa...I'm so sorry for your loss...He was a great man...I have so many fun memories of him..you are in my prayers

Peanut Staudenmier pstaud22@aol.com Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 9:45 PM
To the family of Mr.Karnes. Not only have you lost a family member, SETX has lost a legend. I have known this man for a long time. He was always nothing but curteous, he was a man that helped any one. Silsbee Country Club will not be the same with Loyd not being there. He will be truly missed. He is in his resting place now, looking down upon us. When and wherever we saw each other, he always found a way to come say hello..My sympathy to the family. The legend has left us, but he's never going to be forgotten...RIP Loyd, I will miss you...Love ya!!!!

Wesley and Joyce Anderson joywms44@Yahoo.com Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Leo Karnes, We just heard of your loss, just wanted you to know we still think of you and Loyd and the "old" days. Love to you all

Donnie and Judy Van Pelt Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Theresa, your dad will be missed by all of us. Our sympathies are with you and the rest of the family during this sad time.

Bobette Cryer Trick Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Theresa, I am so sorry for your loss of your daddy, he was such a good man. Always remember, you and your family are in our prayers. Miss you and love you. Bobette, Paul, Cole and Gracie Trick

Peggy Scarborough rowdygurl@aol.com Monday December 28, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Theresa, we are heart-broken for you and the family during this time of loss. Sending prayers to comfort you for the days ahead.

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