Graveside services for Michael John Karns, 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Randy Arnold officiating. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Karns was born June 14, 1947 in Fort Madison, Iowa and passed away February 6, 2026 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Vance Karns and Lucille Doris (Wilson) Karns; and wife Margaret Joan (Ellis) Karns.
He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Karns of Austin, Texas; son, John Karns and Yvette of Katy, Texas; son, Marty Karns and Teressa of Douglass, Texas; grandchildren, Timothy Johnson and Hannah, Micaela Eze and Chimee, Robert Johnson and Ifra, Khris Torres and Elisabeth, Kimberly Karns and Colton, Katelynn Busby and Nick, Garrett Karns and Jadyn, and Kolton Karns; and five great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
