Obituary of Michael Leslie Karnes

Michael Leslie Karnes, 52, of Plano, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2020 in Dallas, Texas at Faith Presbyterian Hospice after a strong fight against cancer. Michael was born in Marquette, Michigan to William and Wilma Karnes on July 20, 1968. He went to high school at Taylor County High and graduated in 1986. He went on to earn a degree in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. He worked as a Software Business Development Manager for CompuCom which later became Software One for almost 20 years. He enjoyed writing and published his novel “One Nation” in 2016. He was one who truly embraced life, a dedicated and hard worker, a fiercely loyal friend, a movie buff, with a colorful, eccentric, off brand sense of humor which made him a very unique, charming, and unforgettable individual to all who crossed his path. Viewing will be held at Merit Funeral Home in Farmers Branch, Texas on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Burial will be held on Thursday, September 24 at Plano Mutual Cemetery at 12:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at The Brick House Tavern in Plano, Texas. Merit Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements. Michael is survived by his brother, Robert Karnes of Campbellsville, Kentucky and his beloved cat, Wednesday along with many close friends and family. He will forever be missed and loved by all who knew him.