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Roderick Charles Carnes, Jr. Rory United States Navy, 35, of Jacksonville passed away suddenly February 18, 2008 in Norfolk, Virginia aboard the U.S.S. Washington while on active duty. He was born in Warner Robins Georgia in 1972 and was Presbyterian by faith. He was a graduate of Warner Robins High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Columbia University. He was currently pursuing a Masters Degree from Webster University while serving his country. He was a avid sports enthusiast and loved his Georgia Bulldogs. He was an avaition mechanic with the United States Navy for over 17 years. Some of his many Navy achievements include: Diamond of the Year in VS30 in 2001, Maintenance Man of the Year in VS22 in 2007, 6 Navy Achievement Medals, Desert Storm Veteran, Iraq Freedom Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Lana Carnes of Jacksonville, Florida; children, Amber Nicole Carnes of Kathleen, Georgia and Gianna Carnes of Jacksonville, Florida; parents, Beth and Richard Huff of Warner Robins, Georgia, Roderick C., Sr. and Evelyn Carnes of Huntsville, Alabama; brothers, Rev. Marty Carnes (Cindy) of Quitman, Georgia, David Huff of Warner Robins, Georgia; niece and nephew, Sarah and Andrew Carnes; wife's parents, Karen and Andy Boyd of Jacksonville, Florida, Lanny Putman of Jacksonville, Florida; grandparents, Peggy Lanehart of Warner Robins, Georgia, Doris Carnes of San Antonio, Texas; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral service will be 11:00a.m. Sunday, February 24, 2008 at HardageGiddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville 9047819262. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville with full military honors conducted by the United States Navy. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 68p.m. at HardageGiddens Town & Country Funeral Home. Hardage Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home is serving the Carnes Family. Contributions may be also be made to the Roderick Carnes Memorial Fund, 2929 Thorncrest Drive, Orange Park, Florida 32065. This fund is being set up for his daughters college education. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com.
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