Donavan Lowell Carnes

Donavan Lowell Carnes, age 72 of Townsend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired school teacher. He began his teaching career at Loudon High and Everett High before retiring from Heritage High School with 38 years of teaching. He loved history, walking horses, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Preceded in death by: wife, Eugenia Wilson Carnes; parents, Lowell & Ernestine Mercer Carnes. Survived by: son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Yvonne Webb Carnes; grandchildren, Halli, Braden, Kinsi, and Sophi Carnes; special cousin, Dale Carnes; sister & brother-in-law, Kaye & Jimmy Myers; niece, Shayna Myers Holmes. Special thanks to Missy Kilby, Hope Walker, Pam Dixon, Laurie Westfahl, and Tina & Jerry Burrows and others for their love and care through the years. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donavan Lowell Carnes please visit our Sympathy Store.