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ATHENS, Ga. - Rev. Byron Kennerly, 92, of 204 Ashbrook Drive, Athens, Ga., passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A son of the late John Lex and Johnnie Odessa Lee Kennerly, he was born July 29, 1917, in Bowden, Ga., and grew up in Carroll County, where he graduated from Bowden High School. He received a B.A. degree from Mercer University in Macon. He was a Baptist minister and he pastored First Baptist Churches in Villa Rica, Lithonia, Swainsboro, Hawkinsville, Toccoa and Douglas, Ga. He was twice married, first to Margaret Thomason Kennerly who passed away in 1993.
Survivors include his wife of the home, Frances Bennett Flowers Kennerly; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Wayne Stebbins of Rock Hill, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Tommy and Anne Kennerly of Greenville, S.C.; a stepdaughter, Nancy Flowers Connell of Athens, Ga.; two stepsons, Dan Flowers of Auburn, Ala., and Bill Flowers of Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren, Lee Byron Stebbins, Dr. Stanton Andrew Stebbins, Kasel Eve Knight, Karis Dess Walker and Christian Parks Kennerly; and one great-grandchild, Luke Alexander Stebbins; a stepdaughter, Nancy Flowers Connell of Athens, Ga.; two stepsons, Don Flowers of Auburn, Al., and Bill Flowers of Raleigh, N.C.
A private family graveside service will be Saturday, July 17, 2010.
Flowers are to be omitted and memorials may be made to the church of one's choice in memory of Rev. Byron Kennerly.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Rev. Byron Kennerly.
Online condolences can be made by visiting the website at www.acree-davisfh.com
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July 23, 2010
Dr. Tommy and Judy , our prayers are with you all. We all loved Brother Kennerly and Margaret. He was so graceous to come down and preach Daddy's funeral in l995, that was a true blessing to us. I have thought of him so often since that time. Sorry to hear of your loss,. He proformed our wedding ceremony on April 2, l955 and we celebrated our 55 anniversary this year. God bless you all. Love to you, Judith Newman Bryant., Tiger, Georgia
Joy Justice
July 14, 2010
Dr. and Mrs. Kennerly
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I did not know your father but it sounds like he was an amazing man.
Sincerely,
Joy Justice
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