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James William Karnes
March 22, 1930 - October 16, 2007

Mr. James William KarnesTRUMANN - Mr. James William Karnes, 77 of Trumann, died Tuesday at the family residence. Mr. Karnes was born in Dover, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a mechanic for Melton Brothers John Deer, veteran of the U.S. Army and Korean War and a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ. Mr. Karnes was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Murray Karnes and his parents, Gus and Eunice Henrietta Murray Karnes. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou Karnes of the home; one daughter, Diane and husband Jack Green of Trumann; one son, Jimmy and wife Ann Karnes of Trumann; one sister, Janie Karnes Watkins of Cherokee Village, Ark., five grandchildren, Dionne (Todd) Haag, Dianna (Erik) Nicholson, Parker (Whitney) Green, Jim Ed (Kim) Karnes and Kari Karnes and three great-grandchildren, Jordan Karnes, Andrew Haag and Gunner Green. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning October 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Joe Lyons and Bill Willard officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Michael Clem, Bobby Manes, Danny Pippinger, Michael Edmonds, Michael Carr and Richard Woodruff. Honorary pallbearers will be Charley Woodruff, James Paul McDaniel, Billy Medley and Phillip Long. Visitation will be Wednesday October 17, 2007 from 5 to 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Memorials may be made to the Viva Drive Church of Christ P. O. Box 545 Trumann, Ark. 72472 Online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Mechteld, Hilversum, The Netherlands says
    June 30, 2009

    Mary,I find out only now that Jim passed away, I am very sorry for your loss. It has been over 10 years ago that I spent a year with you and Jim but it does not seem so long ago. I hope you and the family are doing well.Love, Mechteld (or Mattie, if you like)p.s. I would like to send you some foto's over email but don't have your adress (if you have one)

  2. DERRICK GREEN&family, trumann, arkansas says
    November 21, 2007

  3. JIMMY GREEN&family, trumann, arkansas says
    November 21, 2007

  4. GREG GREEN &family, trumann, arkansas says
    November 21, 2007

  5. Maxine Haun, Jonesboro, Ar says
    October 23, 2007

    I am so sorry I was unable to come to see all of you during this time. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Maxine Haun

  6. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says
    October 22, 2007

    Diane, So sorry to hear about your Dad. You and yours are in our prayers.Kenny White & Family

  7. Tresa King Vickers, Jonesboro, AR says
    October 18, 2007

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.John, Jenni, Jeff, Cassie, Bret, and Tresa

  8. John & Jennifer King, russellville, ar says
    October 18, 2007

    We are very sorry for your loss. You and the rest of the family your are in our prayers.

  9. Elisa Fasanelli, Mantova, Italy says
    October 18, 2007

    Mary, Mr. Hinds just wrote me about Jim. I have no words to describe my feelings in this moment... Jim has been my "dad" for a whole year...I also know that there aren't words to make you feel better now, but I want you to know that you and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.I send you a big hug. I love you, Elisa

  10. Oliver & Beckey Hinds, Trumann, AR says
    October 17, 2007

    Mary, Diane, Jimmy & Janie and Families: Jim will be sorely missed in our community! Your hospitality has helped so many exchange students!!! God Bless you All at this sad time... Oliver/Beckey

  11. Tracey Marley Watson, Rancho Cucamonga, California says
    October 17, 2007

    Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Uncle Jim will be missed!Love,Tracey, Steve & Boyd Watson

  12. Brenda Easter Wilson, Frankfort, Ky. says
    October 17, 2007

    Diane and Family,So sorry about your Dad's death. You and your family will be in my prayers.I went to school with you and we graduated together.Brenda Easter Wilson

  13. Andrea Shuburte, Trumann, AR says
    October 17, 2007

    Im sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.Andrea Shuburte

  14. Bryan and Randi Jo Kelso, Bella Vista, Arkansas says
    October 17, 2007

    Dear Friends, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap you in his love and comfort you during this time of sorrow. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.

  15. susan king, trumann says
    October 17, 2007

    I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  16. Terri Strange, Trumann says
    October 16, 2007

    Diane, Jack and Parker, We are so sorry for your loss. We are here if you need us.

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