Background
Carnes, Joseph Sydney was born on December 2, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel Leslye and Marion Rachel (Weaver) Carnes.
Carnes, Joseph Sydney was born on December 2, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel Leslye and Marion Rachel (Weaver) Carnes.
Bachelor of Science, Memphis State University, 1956. Master of Divinity, Texas Christian University, 1962. Doctor Ministry, Texas Christian University, 1979.
Minister of membership 1st Christian Ch, Eugene, Oregon, 1962-1965, senior minister Nampa, Idaho, 1965-1972, Lakeview Christian Church, Dallas, 1972-1981, Oak Cliff Christian Church, Dallas, 1981—1996. President Christian Churches in Idaho, Boise, 1971.
Founding director Nampa Christian Housing, 1967. Board directors Mercy Hospital, Nampa, 1968-1972, Idaho Mental Health Department, 1969-1972. Colonel Texas State Guard, chief chaplains, 1972-1994.
Member Military Chaplains Association United States of America (local president since 1972), Masons (33d degree, chaplain 1988-1995), Lions (local president 1981-1982), Order Eastern Star.
Married Annie Frank Rutledge, June 22, 1952. Children: Jane Ann, Joseph Sydney Junior, James Rutledge, John David.