Thomas Donald "Tom" Carnes

Lt. Colonel Thomas Donald “Tom” Carnes passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Lexington, KY to Russell and Dorothy Carnes on July 26, 1931. Tom and Jo were married December 24, 1952 shortly after he received his commission in the US Army. Throughout his career he was stationed in Ft. Campbell, KY, Ft. Wood in Japan, Ft. Bragg, NC, two tours in Germany, Ft. Benning, GA, Ft. Sill, OK, and Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He spent one year in Vietnam where he was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal on January 16, 1969 and a Bronze Star on April 19, 1969. When he retired in 1971, he moved to Wichita with his wife, Jo, and their four children. He worked at Center Industries and a small start up company for a short while then found his second career as a Buyer at Boeing. Tom loved to fish and work in his flower gardens. Tom was preceded in death by his father, R.L. Carnes; his mother, Dorothy Carnes; his brother, Charles; his grandson, Jon Paul; and his wife, Jo, of 57 years. He is survived by his children, Bill (Ann), Carolyn (Rick), George (Lynette), and Virginia; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Maple Grove Cemetery.