Danny Wayne Karnes, Sr.

Danny Wayne Karnes, Sr., 51, of Bedford, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1961 in Bedford, a son of Earline Carter Karnes and the late Thomas Nathan Karnes, Sr.

Danny was currently employed at Frank Chervan, Inc. with over 32 years of service. He was a member of the Bedford Moose Lodge #1897.

In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas N. Karnes, Jr.; and two sisters, Linda Sue Karnes and Virginia Mae Karnes. In addition to his mother, Danny is survived by a sister, Betty Burke and her husband, Richard; two brothers, Jimmy Lee Karnes and his wife, Jackie and Billy Joe Karnes and his wife, Barbara; three children, Laurie Coleman and her husband, Bobby, Debra K. Mendoza and her husband, Fredy and Danny W. Karnes, Jr. and his friend, Robin Dooley; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Life Saving Crew, PO Box 161, Bedford, VA 24523 or the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department, 315 Bedford Ave., Bedford, VA 24523.

A celebration of Danny\"™s life will be conducted at 11 AM, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Dr. Eldridge V. Cullum officiating. Burial will follow in Suck Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home. To send condolences, please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.