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Kerney McLeod Obituary
Kerney McLeod, 66, entered into rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was a native of Mississippi and has been a resident of Burke County for 25 years. He worked at International Paper for 49 years. Kerney enjoyed farming and hunting with dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Virginia McLeod; a daughter, Stephanie Dunn; three grandchildren, Logan Fairley, Lane Dunn, and Landyn Dunn; and three great grandchildren, Lily Dunn, Ryder Dunn, and Kolter Akridge.
Memorial Services will be held 3:00pm Thursday, May 29 in the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)
You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
220 E 6th St PO Box 595, Waynesboro, GA 30830
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