Pastor David S. Kerns

David Kerns Obituary

Pastor Kerns

LANCASTER: Pastor David S. Kerns 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at his residence.

He was born July 1, 1928 in West Mansfield, Ohio to the late Rev. Frank A. and Sarah J. Skidmore Kerns.

David was a National Guard veteran, graduate of Kentucky Christian University and Great Lakes Bible College. He was a Pastor for 37 years before retiring. He was a member of Fairfield Christian Church.

David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joan Kerns; sons, Michael (Christy) Kerns, Stephen (Cindy) Kerns all of Lancaster, Ohio, Darin (Stephanie) Kerns of Brownstown, Michigan; and twin daughters, Gina (David) Rawls of Muncie, Indiana and Lisa (Don) Sain of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Austin, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Joshua, Sydney, Alyssa, Helena and Jarod; sister, Phyllis Cade of Indiana; aunt, Ellen Kerns of West Mansfield, Ohio; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-mother, Gwendolyn Kerns.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairfield Christian Church with Pastor Ken Mulpas officiating. Burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may visit Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N.COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 and 1 hour prior the service at the church on Wednesday.

Memorial gifts may be given to Fairfield Christian Church, 1965 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.

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Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Mar. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for David Kerns

13 Entries

March 30, 2011

Mr. Kerns was one of the sweetest and truly Christ-like person that I have ever met. Dear Joan, my heart is with you and I am sorry for your loss. Love ya, Debbie McConkey

March 30, 2011

Mike, Christy and Joan, Prayers are answered and David now experiences what we all hope to experience....the entry into a city where there is no more pain, sorrow or darkness. We all have been blessed to know the gentleman of David. May your joy be for David and your sorrow for a loss here be a hope for eternity in the great reunion.

Jim & Birdie

March 30, 2011

Mike&Christy,
You are in our thoughts & prayer with the loss of your dad. May God comfort you & give you peace.
Bev& Phil Rockhold & family

March 29, 2011

Joan, I'm so sorry for your loss. David was such a caring person. I hope your are doing well. Sandy McPeek

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Ralph& Donna Anderson

March 29, 2011

Ralph and I concider it to have been a honor for David to have married us 27 year's ago ,Joan we are so sorry for your loss. Ralph ,Donna & Tyler Anderson

March 29, 2011

I consider it a great honor to have known him. His great love for His Savior and for people was inspiring to our family. May God's peace be with you all.
Wanda and the kids.

Ray & Judy Stemen

March 29, 2011

Mike and Cristy, our hearts are heavy for your loss, but we know that you are also praising our Lord for the fact that he is no longer suffering here on earth. What a trooper...and what a soldier of the Cross. We know you will always be proud to be able to call him "DAD".

God's peace and blessings be with you and the entire family,

Ray & Judy

P.S. Just think ! ! ! Those artificial knee joints he has been able to shed. PTL for new bodies for eternity with our Lord

March 28, 2011

Steve & Cindy, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are for the Lord to comfort you and your family as you go through this tough time.

Blessings,
Kent & Gina

March 28, 2011

Mike and Cristy, we are sorry for your loss, but we know he is with the Lord now.

Russ, Becky, Jessica and Jenna

March 28, 2011

I was proud to say David was a friend of my husband & I. He will be sadly missed but he is with the Lord now. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

The Stoneburners...Mike & Tammy

Ruth Cottrill

March 28, 2011

I am so glad to know that David is now cancer free. I am sure he is enjoying his new home with Jesus and he begins his life of eternal worship in the presence of God. Joan, Mike and family you have been blessed to have him now you will be blessed to know where he is. All my love Sister Ruth Cottrill.

Wesley Stedtefeld

March 28, 2011

David Kerns was a soldier of the cross faithful and true. He served First Christian Church and I followed after one other minister. He was influence on others with his witness for the Lord. I am glad he was part of my life and a friend. He will be missed as a servant here on this earth but he will be serving in his eternal home-Joan I know you worked side by side with him and was a strong support. We are praying for you and the family- God bless and keep you all in His arms of Comfort. Wes and Trish Stedtefeld

March 28, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Kerns at the Canal Winchester Kroger. What a beautiful human being. I always enjoyed his conversations and the smile on his face. The world was a better place with him in it.

Lynn Raduege

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