Rick Kerns Obituary
He was such a hard worker, working at Dixie Yarns for many years. He also was a carpenter and worked with his brother in his automotive shop.
He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend and the life of the party.
Rick will be forever missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Margie Kerns, daughter, Stephanie Kerns, sisters, Diane Blevins and Kay Simmons and niece, Barbara Jean Rogers.
Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Billie Marie Taylor Kerns, daughter, Tammy Neel (Todd), son, Michael "Woody" Clayton (Selena), brother, Gene Kerns (Brenda), sisters, Judy Vandergriff (Danny), Karen Kerns (James) and Joyce Tudors (Wayne), grandchildren, Crystal Carden, Christopher Forshee , Kayla Burns and Willow and Harper Lynch, nephews and nieces, Tyler Kerns (Amanda), Brittany Travis (Jayden), Chris Kerns, Wes Tudors, Jonathan Tudors, Jeff Huff (Faye), as well as several great grandchildren and extended family.
Services will be private with the family at a later date.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.,
Arrangements entrusted to Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.
8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
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