Cecil Frank "Soul Dog" Carnes Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Cecil Frank "Soul Dog" Carnes

Mr. Cecil Frank "Soul Dog"/"Granddaddy" Carnes, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. EST Monday, November 14, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Willie Lyles, officiating. Burial to follow in Alexander Abercrombie Cemetery, Phenix City, AL. Visitation is Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST. Mr. Cecil Frank Carnes affectionately known as “Soul Dog”/"Granddaddy" was born April 25, 1947 to the late Andrew and Mary Alice Carnes.

He transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Phenix City, AL. Cecil attended Mt. Olive High School in Ft. Mitchell, AL and worked at Faulk’s Wrecker Service as a wrecker driver for over 30 years until he retired.

Cecil was known for driving his cars fast, playing his loud music and his funny sense of humor. He loved his grandchildren like crazy especially his “boys”.

Cecil was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy Carnes; grandparents, Jimmy and Marie Lyles, Moses and Annabelle Thomas; three sisters, Vera Carnes, Virginia Carnes and Linda Chambers; three brothers, Andrew Carnes, Jr., James Carnes, and Roger Carnes.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife, JoAnn Brooks-Carnes; two daughters, Brenda Brown of Columbus, GA and Trudi Carnes of Phenix City, AL; six grandchildren, Tobias (Twanna) Lyles of Smith Station, AL, Brandon (Lyndia) Carnes of Phenix City, AL, Frank Carnes of Phenix City, AL, Jairus (Tiana) Lyles of Topeka, Kansas, Kimberly (Kindel) Alexander of Columbus, GA and Dorshandra “Babygirl” Carnes of Phenix City, AL.; one sister, Alberta Cotton of Phenix City, AL; two brothers, Walter (Lillie) Carnes of Phenix City, Willie B. (Bertina) Carnes of Columbus, GA; three sisters-in-law, Katie Carnes of Phenix City, AL, Faye Bell Smith of Ft. Mitchell, AL and Bula Thomas of Phenix City, AL; two brothers-in-law, Charlie Smith and Tommy Smith of Ft. Mitchell, AL; 23 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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Nathaniel Carnes sent Sympathy Spray for Cecil Frank "Soul Dog" Carnes - November 13, 2022

Rest In Peace Uncle
Love
Nathaniel & Betty Carnes

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Jeannie Jones commented on Cecil " Soul Dog ". He loves to play his 70s music.

I didn't know who people were talking about when they said that "Soul Dog passed (Cecil). I have always thought his name was Caesar. When I looked up the obituary: I knew exactly who he was. He's like family because my family and I always knew him. He was indeed a nice person. He was a young man in spirit. He always played his 70s music 🎵. My deep condolences to the family!

Mr. Cecil was a very sweet man and he will be missed but not forgotten. R.I.P. Cecil
Love, Mandie, Memory, Denise

This really hurt I'm gonna miss you uncle Cecil and I'm going to say it one time in your voice there go my niece that's Veronica.

Lord Jesus I am so hurt by this one of my favorite uncles did someone do something one of the ones that I could depend on seeing if I didn't see anybody else my condolences to his wife, children and grandchildren you are greatly missed this way and I love you harder than hard one of my faves rest easy Uncle Cecil. 😭😭😭😭

Rest in Peace Cecil. You are gone but never forgotten. Your loving legacy lives on through hearts and minds of your beautiful and loving family and friends. You played a very important role in my upbringing. You wasn't only my big cousin but a father figure to me. You and Boot both helped raised me. I am very blessed and forever grateful to have you as part of the village that raised me up to become the woman I am. Trudy, Brenda, Tobias, Brandon, Frankie, Jerius, Shay, Bree-Bree, Ms. Alberta, Mr Walter and Mr Willie, I will keep you all lifted up in in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and God bless you. Lisa G. Harris

Condolence to Trudy and the entire Carnes family..."SoulDog" as everyone called him was always a good person to me. I remember him as we were little children growing up on The Hike; in his cars and driving fast ~~ always calling me ""Tuh'Reenah"....He was SoulDog to many but he also was an OG to us Hike'kins. Rest Sir Rest. Trina Abercrombie Jackson

Dang I really can't believe you check out on us but I just wanna thank GOD for loaning you to us for 75 years that's a blessing R.I.P SOULDOG WE LOVE YOU and you most definitely going to be truly missed kiss my mom for me ~😢~ Sonja

This one really hurt R.I.P SOULDOG you most definitely going to be missed TinTop ain't go never be the same and we most definitely going to miss you in Carnesville WE LOVE YOU ~😢~

We Love You but I know you're resting now Give Grandma Linda a Big hug for me 😩 -Nesha

Hi Cecil we going to miss your face show a smile all the time I saw you your cuz Garry love Thomas and Simmons Family Sympathy to the Carnes Family memory or light

We are going to miss you cuz, tell grandma Mary I love and miss her. Brenda Brooks (BJ) and family❤️

Now you can rest in peace Uncle Soul Dog.
Love Nathaniel & Betty Carnes

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