Dennis Cameron Carnell

Dennis Cameron Carnell

     SANTA FE – Mr. Dennis Cameron Carnell passed from this life Monday morning, January 23, 2017, in Texas City.

     Born March 21, 1937 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Mr. Carnell had been a resident of Santa Fe for 18 years, previously of Levita, TX and Galveston, TX. Dennis proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps before beginning his career as a supervisor for Galveston Concrete.  He was a honorary deputy constable for Galveston County and enjoyed playing pool and listening to music. 

    He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin R.  and Helen Connett; brother, John Carnell.  Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years Nell Carnell; daughter, Roxanne Welchel of Midwest City, OK; brother, Eddie Carnell; sisters, Judith Thome and husband, Todd, Sandra Young; 2 granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews and his 4-legged family Socks, Sadie and Muffin. 

     Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston, with the VFW Post 5400 and the U. S. Marines rendering military honors. 

     Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, (409) 925-3501.  

     Memorials in the form of donations may be made in Dennis’ name to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759 or to the American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. 

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