Delbert Raymond

Karnes

Delbert Raymond Karnes, 84, passed away on April 30, 2022, in Norman, Oklahoma.  The son of Arthur Raymond (AR) and Anna Amelia (Pelzer) Karnes, Delbert was born in Cedar Grove, Oklahoma on June 6, 1937.

Delbert married Cliffa Jean Hacker on November 26, 1958, in Grady County.  He graduated from High School from Pocasset High School and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Central State University in Edmond and then his Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University.  He taught primarily driver's education and safety classes but was also a basketball coach at Southeast High School.  He also taught at Oklahoma State University and worked for the state Board of Education and for Community Action Agency.  Delbert was a "hand's on" type of guy who could fix or build anything.  He was a member of the Woodland Hills Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  He and Cliffa were also a part of the Campers on Mission group.  In his spare time, Delbert enjoyed restoring antique cars.

Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dale Karnes.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cliffa Jean Karnes of Bridge Creek; two children, Kala Kim Hudson of Newcastle and Bradley Dean Karnes and wife Elizabeth of Choctaw; four grandchildren, Jeremy Hudson and wife Morgan of Norman, Mandi Tierce and husband Erick of Chickasha, Levi Karnes of Choctaw and Ethan Karnes of Choctaw; four great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 6, 2022, at Woodland Hills Baptist Church.  Interment to follow at Friendship Cemetery, Minco, Oklahoma.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www. eisenhourfh.com