of Marianna, AR

July 8, 2016

Noel W. Carnes, Jr. passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Noel was born to Noel W. Carnes, Sr. and Ruby Lee on May 1, 1932 in Marianna, Arkansas.

Noel grew up in Marianna, where he met and married Frances Hudnall on July 27, 1953. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances Hudnall; two sons, Michael O'Neal ''Blue'' Carnes(Tambrey) and Dennis Wayne Carnes (Margaret) all of Marianna; two grandchildren, Michael Lee Carnes (Shannon), Teresa Gardner (Kyle); four great-grandchildren, Jonathon, Karlee, Haylee and Asher; one sister, Barbara Hurt of Clearwater, Florida; one brother, Kendall Carnes (Phyllis) of Memphis, Tennessee; a special uncle Sam Lee, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was a farmer for over forty-three years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, gardening, and many other hobbies. He attended Marianna Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel W. Carnes, Sr. and Ruby Lee Carnes.

Serving as Pallbearers are Michael ''Blue'' Carnes, Michael Lee Carnes, Elliot Guest, Tony Staggs, Charles Hudnall, Darrell Adkins, Kyle Gardner and Boyd Russell.

Services will be Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10:00 a. m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna. Brother Mike Holcomb will officiate. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. also at Roller-Citizens Chapel. . View and sign online guestbook at rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com