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1950
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2014
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Raymond Kerns Obituary
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Farel and Sammy Campbell.
Ray was born April 7, 1950 in Front Royal, son of the late John W. Kerns, Sr. and Maude Lee Minnix Kerns.
He was a fabricator for Erectors Plus.
Ray loved the outdoors, especially hunting.
Ray was preceded in death, along with his parents, by one brother, John W. Kerns, Jr. and two sisters, Phyllis Ann Brown and Linda Lamb.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Blanche Kerns; three daughters, Dixie Ray Moore of Front Royal, Denise Morrison and husband, Tim, who was like a son, of Cross Junction, and Debbie Krueger of Hedgesville, WV; one son, Kenneth Sorrells of Winchester; two brothers, Norman "Butch" Kerns of Cross Junction, and George Kerns, Sr. of Front Royal; three sisters, Yvonne Smedley and Sandra Williams, both of Front Royal, and Shirley Dillon of Stephens City; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Kerns
kathy hartsell
November 18, 2014
thoughts and prayers to you blanch and your family
Sherry & Dwight Rinard
November 18, 2014
Blanche and Denise: So sorry to hear of your loss. May God's spirit be upon you and His healing love get you through this time. You will see him again. Praise the Lord.
Penny Terry
November 17, 2014
Dixie,
So sorry for your loss. I just heard about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bob Kemp
November 16, 2014
My Heartfelt Sympathy to Ray's Family.
Ray was a master fabricator and an unforgettable character
George Franklin
November 16, 2014
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
Mary Grimsley
November 15, 2014
To the entire family sorry for your loss Raymond was my first cousin
Patsy Mcdonald
November 15, 2014
Blanch I'am sorry to here of Rays passing may God comfort you and your family at this time
Brenda Lillard
November 15, 2014
Blanch and all family:
So sorry to hear about Raymond.Enjoy all the good times that you all have sheared with him. Keep his memories a live by rembering them all. God bless and take care. Long time friend of his family.
Brenda Lillard
November 15, 2014
Blanch and entire family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of need. Just remeber all thr good times that you all enjoyed with Raymond. God be with you all.
A long time friend of the family.
Bud Lipscomb
November 14, 2014
Blanche and family, thoughts and prayers are with you
Catherine Derflinger
November 14, 2014
Yvonne, I am so sorry you have lost yet another family member; my prayers are with you. Cathie Derflinger
November 14, 2014
May God be with you Blanche, and your entire Family... Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...Love, Timmy & Terry Morrow
Brenda Fristoe
November 14, 2014
Blanch and Denise and Debbie and all the family, my heart is sad with you; we are praying for you and asking God to comfort you. Love to all.
Anna Mae Atkins
November 14, 2014
Blanche, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Please except my sincere condolences and know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy
Marie Martin
November 14, 2014
So sorry for the families loss, Prayers to let all the loving memories get you through.
David and Jeanie Schuster
November 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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