Retired Master Sgt. Joseph B. Carnes, 81, passed away on the 3rd of April, 2009, at Southeastern Medical Center, his family by his side. He served as a combat engineer in the United States Army. He served in the Korean War and in the Vietnam War, retiring after 22 years. After the military Joe worked in construction and later contributed to his community through retail sales.

Joseph B. Carnes was a dedicated family man, always making sure that his family was taken care of, we loved him very much and will miss him dearly!

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosie Davis Carnes of Lumberton, NC; a son, Larry D. Carnes and daughter-in-law Myoung Jin of Florence, SC; three daughters, Joann Dudney and son-in-law Jerry Dudney of Lumberton, NC, Kathy Willoughby and son-in-law Mike Willoughby of Fairmont, NC and Teresa Willoughby of Lumberton, NC; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A son Terry Ledwell of Pendergrass, GA also survives him.

He is survived by 4 brothers, Jackson Carnes of Covington, GA, Ted Carnes of Covington, GA, John Clay Carnes of Ohatchee, AL and Thomas Carnes of Cummings, GA; 3 sisters, Madge Roper of Monticello, GA, Pallie Ray of Covington, GA and Thana Smith also of Covington, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by a son, Daniel Carnes; his parents, Harley and Pallie Carnes of Franklin, NC, a sister, Ruth Edwards ofFranklin, NC and a brother Zell Carnes of Grey, GA.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton, NC.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton, NC with the Reverends Josh Lancaster and Charles Brust officiating. Burial will follow the memorial service at Floyd Memory Gardens, Lumberton, NC.