Merley Belk "Mert" Carnes

Death date: May 1, 2020

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Mr. Merley Belk “Mert” Carnes, born November 14, 1936 was called home on May 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He passed away surrounded by loved ones. Mert always loved the outdoors and working with his hands. From cars to tractors and especially motorcycles, he always enjoyed and was great at fixing anything. As much as he liked being outside, he loved watching westerns and being a former wrestler any and all types of wrestling. However, the thing he loved more than anything in the world was his grandson Trotter. Mert lived a long and greatly fulfilled life. From owning his own shop to working on pipelines in Oregon, he truly was a jack of all trades.Merley was preceded in death by both of his parents, Claude and Jerusha Carnes, a sister, Betty Joyce Carnes; a son, Timothy Carnes; and a daughter, Kathy Adams.Survivors include his soulmate of 37 years Susan Carnes; his beloved daughter, Laurel Carnes and her fiancé Andy Ellis; and his grandson, Trotter Merley-Earl Carnes. He also leaves behind four brothers, T.C. Carnes and his wife Barbara; Harvey Carnes and his wife Pat; and two more brothers, Jack and Jerry Carnes; and a grandson, Eric Dunlap. Also countless other family members and friends.Mert touched the lives of so many people and loved his family and friends unconditionally. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and because of that he will forever live within our hearts.A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Carnes will be held Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 3 p.m. from the graveside at Hopewell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Candice Sloan officiating.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Carnes.

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Lancaster Funeral Home

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Richard Pardue

in honor of Merley.

Mert was one of a kind. I spent many winter month hours at the Harley shop playing checkers with Mert and arguing about who was best, when we really got bored we kicked an old knuckel head Harley trying to get it to crank. I was blessed to have known him and he will always be in my memories. RIP my friend

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Whit Sowell

TC, Barbara, Harvey and the Carnes Family:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during these trying times.
The Melvin Sowell Family Easley SC

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Howard Williams

in honor of Merley.
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Diane Robertson

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Terry Cauthen

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Nancy Mcguire

in honor of Merley.

TC, Barbara, Harvey and the entire Carnes Family: we are sorry to hear about Mert. May God wrap His loving arms around each member of your precious family and give the peace and comfort that only He is truly able to provide.
Love & prayers,
Nancy Mc, Darin & Scarlet

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Martha Segee

The Carnes family has been apart of my life forever. May God wrap his arms around the family give you peace, comfort and grace today and the days to come.
Prayers, love and hugs
Martha Sistare Segee

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Sandy Hough

in honor of Merley.
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