Charles R. Kernan Sr.

Charles R. Kernan Sr. obituary, Moundsville, WV

Charles R. Kernan Sr.

Charles Kernan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Moundsville on May 24, 2023.

Publish in a newspaper

Charles R. Kernan, Sr., age 87 of Proctor, WV died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at home.
He was born November 30, 1935 in Marshall County, WV the son of the late Howard S. and Ruth Lancaster Kernan.
He was retired from the former Triangle Conduit; and a Methodist by faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith V. Kernan; a son, Charles Kernan, Jr.; two daughters, Gail Boyer and Gloria Sue Anderson; three brothers, Bill, Junior and John Kernan; and two sisters, Dorothy Berisford and Alberta Morris.
Survivors include a daughter, Lila (Jim) Wilson of Rivesville, WV; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to his cousins who helped care for him.
Private services and interment will be held in Greenview Cemetery, Moundsville.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, Moundsville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Charles Kernan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Charles Kernan's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?