Kyle Kersey Obituary
Kyle E. Kersey, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Baptist Health in Corbin.
He was born on October 30, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana, a son to the late James and Carolyn Kersey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Kersey.
Kyle was a cherished member of the Corbin community. He was a retired delivery driver for the former Hall-Watson Furniture Store for over 32 years before working as a sales driver for Schwann's. Kyle was a steadfast member of the Central Baptist Church and a fierce supporter of his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Tammy Kersey; sons, Christopher Kersey (Lisa), and Justin Kersey; grandchildren, Bentlee Kersey and Lainey Grace Kersey; siblings, Cheryl Parks, Carol Mullins, Andy Kersey (Tina), Danny Luigs (Cheryl), and Betsy Talyor; and by several nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.
Visitation for Kyle will be held from 11 am until 1 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 12th with Rev. Josh Pollitt and Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton officiating.,
Burial will follow in the Fox Addition of the Calvary Cemetery in Corbin, KY.
Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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