Donald (Don) Karnes Sr.,82, of Hawk Point, MO, passed away on June 14, 2022 at SSM-St. Charles. Don  was born on January 28, 1941 in Missouri. He attended the local schools with his siblings and graduated from Neelyville High School. After high school, Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served our country until November 12, 1965  when he was honorably discharged. On  January 8, 1966  Don and Mary (Kinsey) were united in marriage in Neelyville, MO in the preacher's home.  To this union were born; Donald II and Elaine. Don and Mary raised their family in Hawk Point, MO. He was a hard worker and supported his family by working as an auto worker at Ford Motor Company for 30 years. He enjoyed gardening,wood working and hunting. Don was an avid Cardinals fan, who started out listening to them on the radio and later watching them on  television. He had a dry sense of humor and was always honest and selfless. Don will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by; his children; Donald and wife Patricia Karnes II of Warrenton, MO, Elaine Karnes Schupman of Hawk Point, MO, grandchildren; Donald (D.J.) Karnes III, Reyan Montana Karnes, Shelby Mooney, Courtney (Michael) Westhoff, great-grandchildren; Marlee Mooney, Wyatt Westhoff and two- on – the way, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife , Mary Karnes,his parents and siblings, Thelma Pennington, Kenneth Karnes and Marvin Karnes.

Visitation will be held on June 20, 2022 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379   The family would like to encourage visitors to dress comfortably due to warm weather.

Funeral will be held on June 21, 2022 at 9 a.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379. Mr. Charles Kinsey to officiate. Interment to follow in the Hawk Point City Cemetery, Hawk Point, MO.

Memorials - In lieu of flowers: Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation www.curemeso.org or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379.