Jackson "Jack" Carnes

General Jackson "Jack" Carnes, of Covington, passed away April 22, 2013, at the age of 87.  He was a family man and loved his family dearly.  He also loved his church family at LifePointe Church of the Nazarene. He had an Associate's Degree and worked as an Electrical and HVAC Contractor.  General Jack was a pilot and enjoyed flying.  He also enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors with his friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley Joseph and Pallie (Welch) Carnes.   Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Lavonia Carnes of Covington, GA;  daughter,  Diane Carnes of Molino, FL; sons and daughters-in-law, Harley Jackson and Sylvia Carnes of Newfoundland, NJ, Timothy Mark and Diane Carnes of Simpsonville, SC, Jon and Morgan Carnes, of Little Rock, AK, Keith Alfred and Susanne Carnes of Anchorage Alaska, Kevin Carnes, of Covington, GA; sisters, Pallie Raby, of Covington,  Thanna Smith also of Covington, Madge Roper, of Monticello, GA; brother, Clay Carnes , of Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.   Funeral Services for General Jack will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 2:00, PM, at LifePointe Church of the Nazarene, 5133 Hwy 36, in Covington, with Pastor Wayne Rutherford officiating, and interment following in New Covington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church, Wednesday, April 24, three hours prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.