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Norman F. "Butch" Kerns Sr.
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Norman Kerns Obituary
All services will be private.
Butch was born June 30, 1951 in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late John William Kerns Sr. and Maude Lee Minnix Kerns.
He retired after many dedicated years from Giant Foods.
Surviving is a son, Chris Kerns and wife Nikki of Cross Junction; three daughters, Melissa Dinges and husband Mike of New Market, Missi Kay Merritt of Augusta, West Virginia, and Heather Kerns Tyler and husband Drew of Lillington, North Carolina; one brother, George N. Kerns Sr. and wife Robin of Luray; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents; son, Butchie Kerns; grandson, Little Butchie; and seven siblings.
Condolences may be sent to the family at maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
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Shelly
Yesterday
Condolences to the family.
Phyllis Hollar Thorpe
October 17, 2025
Melissa and family,I know your pain and pray for peace and comfort for each of you.
Kim Heron
October 17, 2025
Awesome man. Was so loved and will be missed.
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