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Morgan Kern Obituary
Little River
Morgan D. Kern, 84, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Born on December 18, 1926 in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Howell Kern.
Mr. Kern was a U.S. Army Veteran, president of the Hazlet First Aid Rescue Squad for 18 years, member of Little River United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the church choir and a lay minister. He was the secretary of the Little River Lions Club, a Master Mason, President of Parkway Homeowner's Association and worked at Mayday Golf Course.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Elaine J. Fischer Kern of Little River; two sons, Chip Kern (fiancée Sue), Frank Kern (Joan) and two grandchildren, Frankie Kern (7) and Mickayla Kern (5).
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, December 13 at Little River United Methodist Church. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
A message of condolence may be sent to [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Little River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 160, Little River, SC 29566 or Little River Lions Club, 4396 Baldwin Avenue, #136, Little River, SC 29566.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Morgan Kern
Paul Frate
February 9, 2012
Elaine,Chip and Frankie -
Was looking at the Hazlet first Aid Squad Web site (don't ask me why)and saw the sad news. Our hearts go out to you. Words don't do this justice. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Paul, Toni and Anthony Frate
January 26, 2012
From JCPenny co-workers,,,Only recently did I become aware of Morgan's passing.............our condolences,
We worked with Morgan for years In Printing Services group under Tom Garvett, I have fond memories of him, his pipe smoking and a member of our bowling team at JCP
Dennis Charysyn, of Tucson, AZ and Donald Strohl, of Albuquerque, NM
Yvonne Pona
December 15, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Love Ray & Yvonne Pona
Mike Arbuso
December 13, 2011
Chip and Family,
I am at a loss for words as i heard of the passing of your father. I wish i could have been there today for you and your family. My families prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will see you soon.
Seth Penny
December 13, 2011
We have lost a very high caliber person wtih many talents and abilities which we will miss at Parkway. Our thoughts, considerations and prayers go out to the family of one who has left a legacy we can all improve ourselves by for years to come. God Bless.
Seth Penny
December 13, 2011
Elaine and Family, Marty and I are so sorry for your loss. Morgan was one of the finest, kindest and all around good men we've ever known. he will be sorely missed by all. Our sympathy and prayers are with the Kern Family.
Jan & Marty Leonardi
Norman Rachels
December 12, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Morgan's death. We moved to Parkway 9 years ago and knew him as a kind, thoughtful and helpful neighbor. We are proud to have known him and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elaine and his children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
Norman & Margaret Rachels
December 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about you loss. Your family are in my thoughts at this time. I remember how good you were to my family when we lost my dad.
Candy Burch
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