Mr. James Monroe "Jimmy" Carnes, age 79 of Whitesburg, Georgia passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Jimmy was born in Paulding County, Georgia on December 20, 1941, the son of the late Labron Carnes and Gertrude Bowman Carnes. Jimmy was owner and operator of Pro Lawn Services for many years and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Whitesburg, Georgia. Jimmy was a man of strong faith and loved studying and preaching God's word. He also enjoyed picking and singing bluegrass music with dear friends, working in his yard, horses and camping to name a few of his favorite things. He will be missed by many. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Cheryl Carnes; daughters, Jill (Scott) Howard, Inga (Lee) Fuller; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; stepchildren, Stacy (Ronnie) Bradley, Shane Pledger; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Carnes and a sister Shirley Carnes. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Whitesburg, Georgia with Rev. Alvin Hunnicutt officiating and Mr. Ronnie Pate will present the eulogy. Family will receive friends at the church Friday from 12 p.m. until the service time. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Pate, Wilson Pate, Ricky Carnes, Lee Fuller, Bob Bryant and Roger King. Interment will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.