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1955-2014
William M. "Bill" Kerns, age 58, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was born August 29, 1955 in Fall City, Nebraska to the late Floyd Mitchell Kerns and Beverly Ann Dykes Kerns.
Bill served in the United States Army and was employed by Hiller Systems as a Fire Alarm Specialist. Bill enjoyed fishing, crafting stone jewelry, electronics, flea markets, thrift store, movies and most of all spending time with his family. He was Wiccan by faith.
Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Kerns.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Esther H. Kerns; his sons, Wayne (Charlotte) Parker of Milton, FL, Mitch Kerns of Molino, FL, and Billy (Shawna) Kerns of Pensacola, FL; his daughters, April Kerns of Milton, FL, Sherry (Carlos) Bullard of Pensacola, FL, Christina (Johnny) Leece of Alaska, and Jennifer (Martin) Bullard of Pensacola, FL; 10 grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, David, Andrew, Melissa, Kayden, Bryson, Bentley William and Gavyn; a sister, Charlene Goodwill of Milton, FL; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 12 Noon at National Cremation & Burial Society with Pastor Bill Wright officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 20, 2014 from 6 until 8 PM. National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Kerns
Teresa Shideler
June 24, 2014
Esther I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I just got back from vacation and found it out. God Bless you and your family Esther. You & your family will remain in my thoughts & prayers always. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shawna Martins
June 22, 2014
Until We Meet Again
Dad, I may not have known you for very long but in the time I have you've
been so strong. You fought and fought and never gave up and kept telling us all
you would kick cancers butt. You were in it to win and we all jumped in with hope
and support through to the very end. The hope and support will always burn
strong along with every memory of you forever long. Mom will be in good hands
to lift her up and help her along. She will have many memories and stories to
share with all of the grandchildren and anyone who never had the chance to meet
the most amazing, kind, and wonderful man that I was privileged to. The
memories of the good times with you will always live on. We know you will
always be with us and never gone, waiting for us to join you again, high up in the
sky passed the clouds in the great beyond. Your hand will be extended to help us
all through to one day be reunited with you. But for now we will not mourn but
celebrate the man that was loved and adored by so many near and far. Dad you
will always be our shooting star streaking across the night sky showing us you're
still here and that you never said goodbye. Until we meet again Dad, forever
loved and forever in our hearts you will always stay. We love forever and always
Dad.
06-18-2014
Shawna L. Martins
Esther Kerns
June 22, 2014
This is a message from a Dear Friend, Jeff Tilley dedacated to Bill Kerns (THE LOVE OF MY LIFE)
Esther, I wrote this the day after I witnessed Bill sign his hospice papers at the hospital. I was thinking when I wrote it that it was such a rare honor to be present when another man signed away his right to fight a battle that he knew he was ultimately going to lose. It was such a moving moment to me. I'll sing it for you some day. I've played and sang it for my best musical friends over here. They all liked it.
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Some say he won't be back
He's gone for good, they say
Bill Kerns went home for good today
He fought the good war bravely
He kept his foe at bay
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Bill Kerns went home for good today
He's going to a better land
He's going there to stay
Bill Kerns went home for good today
I was there and I watched him
As he signed his right to fight away
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Some say he won't be back
He's gone for good they say
Bill Kerns went home for good today
In the end he had made peace
With all who had come his way
Bill Kerns went home for good today
Jeff Playing music for Bill
June 22, 2014
William Kerns
June 20, 2014
You are my father and I will always love you.
Philip Pierce
June 18, 2014
Very sorry to hear about Bill. I found him to be the most knowledgeable and trustworthy person I've ever worked with. Thanks Bill.
Kerri Williams
June 18, 2014
May the eternal and unwavering light of your soul ascend to the highest levels of peace and love. Go now, and leave this sadness and turmoil behind. You are free. In accordance with your free will, So Mote It Be.
My heart goes out to you all.
James and Connie Taylor
June 17, 2014
Keeping all of your family in our prayers , Charlotte let me know if we can help you or your husband with anything.
Jimi Mills
June 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of a truly wonderful man. I had alot of fun visiting the Kerns house growing up and will always have very fond memories of Mr. Bill.
Jennifer Kerns
June 17, 2014
Thank you daddy for your support all my life.... Me, Martin and Lil William love you and miss you... You will always be on our minds and in our hearts..... You were the best daddy a girl could hope for...
Sherry Parker
June 17, 2014
I love you dad, you are missed dearly and remembered forever....
sherry Parker
June 17, 2014
I love you dad.. you are missed dearly..
Gerrie Baker
June 17, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. And Roy and I are honered to have know Bill. He was TRULY remarkable husband,father,grandfather, and friend!!!
Rochelle Holley
June 17, 2014
Love all of your family my prayers are with you all
Charlotte Parker
June 17, 2014
Bill I will truly miss you. You were the best father-in-law I could ask for.
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