LANCASTER, SC:::::::::: Mr. Corbett Carnes, age 99, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born March 23, 1912 in Lancaster County, the son of the late Simeon Butler Carnes and Dezzie Esther Funderburk Carnes and was the husband of the late Lessie Rape Carnes. Mr. Carnes was a graduate of Buford High School, Mars Hill College and the University of South Carolina. He was a life long educator and farmer. He retired in 1973 after 38 years of teaching. In 2001, he was conferred the Order of the Silver Crest by then Governor Jim Hodges for his lifetime of accomplishments that benefited area students. He helped shape the lives of countless students by instilling strong values and the importance of education. At the beginning of his career in 1935, he was called upon to fill many positions in the Oak Hill community, from teacher and principal to superintendent, from janitor to doctor. The common element in these positions was a strong desire to help young students achieve their fullest potential. Long after he retired, he remained active in the community and was a familiar presence in the Buford area schools. Mr. Carnes was a life long member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. He served as a Sunday school teacher, sang in the church choir and served as a deacon for 55 years. He was a member of Wanamaker Masonic Lodge and received his 60 year pin in 2008.Mr. Carnes is survived by 2 daughters, Ramona Hicks of Lancaster and Joye Cauthen and her husband Larry of Matthews, 4 grandchildren; Kimberly Garner, Dana Shull, Christopher Cauthen and Nicole Hicks Battle, and 8 great grandchildren. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Carnes will be 11:00 am, Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Springhill Baptist Church by Rev. Brad Threatt and Rev. Bennie Barwick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Family of Mr. Carnes will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hartley Funeral Home and the family suggests memorials to Springhill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2245 Old Camden Monroe Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29270.