Obituaries

March 8, 1962 to December 28, 2013

CULVER - Victor S. Carnegie, Sr., 51, of Monterey, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, at his home.
He was born on March 8, 1962 in Chicago, to Elvira Carnegie and Samuel Wilson. He married Jennifer J. Beerwart on Dec. 25, 2005. She survives.

He is also survived by his mother Elvira Sanders; his sons Victor Jr. of Plymouth, Michael of Bristol, and Nate of Monterey; his daughters Nicole and Moriah of Monterey; brothers Sam (Renetta) Carnegie of Grand Prairie, TX, Vinnie (Teri) Carnegie of Plymouth, Clinton (Susona) Sanders Jr. of Monterey, Remus Brooks and Derrick Hamilton of Chicago; sister Sandra Jimerson of Chicago; and 12 grandchildren Donavon, Victor III, Kordel, Kymia, Nicholas, Jayda, Lexis, Travis, Kaydence, Kingston, Kendell, and Hannah.  

He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather Clinton Sanders Sr, daughter Joanna Carnegie, and sister Beverly Carnegie.

Mr. Carnegie was raised by his great aunt and uncle, Julia and Robert Chaney, from his birth to age 12, along with his sister Beverly. He went to school in Gary, until 1978 when he moved to Monterey and continued his education at Culver Schools.  In 1981 he enlisted in the US Army. He completed basic training in Ft Sill, OK and served three years in Germany. He then returned to Ft. Polk, LA for three years until sent to Korea. He was discharged with honors as a sergeant in 1988.

He returned to Indiana and worked at Hehr Intl and then Walker Manufacturing. In 2000 he went to school for CDL training and to work at Key Waste in Culver. In 2005 he went to work for AM General and was there until April 2011. He enjoyed playing men’s slow pitch with different leagues for 25 years even while in the Army. He enjoyed time spent with his wife traveling to Las Vegas and Florida. He was able to see Disney World and travel 16 states with some friends. He also enjoyed spending time at "JennyStone" (Jellystone) campground with family and friends gathered around the fire talking, laughing and joking. He loved to get on his motorcycle with his wife on the back and cruise or ride with his brother Vinnie and friends. He also loved to spend time with his 12 grandchildren. It brightened his days and brought him much joy to see all their little faces. As did spending time with his boys, whom he loved dearly. He also enjoyed lazy days at home watching movies or sports on TV. He also enjoyed spending time with his many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at the Odom Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday. Rev. Herb Hiatt and Nancy Foster will officiate services at 10 a.m., Friday (Jan. 10), at the Monterey United Methodist Church, Monterey. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.