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John Allen Kermon Sr.

1955 - 2019

John Allen Kermon Sr. obituary, 1955-2019, Greenville, NC

BORN

1955

DIED

2019

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Smith Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenville

605 Country Club Drive

Greenville, North Carolina

John Kermon Obituary

John Allen Kermon, Sr.

GREENVILLE - John Allen (Johnny) Kermon, Sr., 63, went to be with the Lord April 3, 2019. He was born in Nash County on July 28, 1955 to the late Joseph C. and Violet Turner Kermon. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph C Kermon Jr.

John (Johnny) leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife Donna; four children, John Allen, Jodi, Chrissy and Brandon; three grandchildren, Donnie Leonard, Jackson Kermon and Hannah Clark; and four dearly loved friends who always stood by him. Kim Trevathan Turner, Terry Downing, Mike Hinton and Carol Ann Holloman Lee.

If Johnny chose you as a friend, you had a friend for life. He was a gentle soul with a giving heart, always ready to lend a hand up to anyone who needed it. Johnny always made sure his friends and family knew how much he cared for them and for this he has left a legacy of love for all of us to cherish. Everyone who knew Johnny has an abundance of memories of his kindness, love, & devotion and will always remember his infectious laughter. He was once told he could make the Grinch smile.

For 30 years, Johnny sent out His Christmas Message to the World in every Christmas card he mailed. Just the yearly ramblings of an aging man he said. He looked forward to the responding comments in the cards we received every year. For all who knew and loved him, thank you from the bottom of this broken heart.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, 920 Wellness Dr., Greenville NC 27834. Thank you for your care and devotion in caring for him as he prepared for his journey home.

A celebration of Johnny's life will be held Saturday, April 13, at 2pm at Pender's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 3246 Howard Avenue Ext., Tarboro, NC 27886. The family will receive friends at 1106 B Holden Dr., Greenville, NC 27858.

Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithfcs.com.

As published in the Rocky Mount Telegram

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Apr. 7, 2019.

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Brenda Coker

April 8, 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I was lucky enough to be included in his Christmas Card mailing every year and looked forward each year to his "rambling words" as he called them. To me they made my Christmas. I told him once that I was missing a couple of years and he came to the house and brought me a complete book of every year, I was so surprised and touched by his thoughtfulness. I will miss him and will read those words in his memory every year at Christmas.

April 8, 2019

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you've shared together continue to provide a measure of comfort to you until God's promises are fulfilled. John 6:40.

April 7, 2019

To the family and friends I'm so sorry for your loss Know that the God of all comfort feel your pain and sorrows. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.

Bruno Keel

April 7, 2019

I met Johnny for the first time when he worked at the store at Midlakes trailer park way back in the day. He always had a smile and a kind word and loved the Allman Brothers band. When we moved I missed his Christmas cards. Sorry for your loss.

Judith Frizzelle

April 7, 2019

This message is from Don and Marilyn Sellers of Wilmington NC. He was a cousin of Johnny's. Although we will not be able to attend. You all all in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed the BBO's at your house and other places. Don is in Trinity Grove getting rehab for his legs. Sorry we can't attend.

Kathleen Hardy

April 7, 2019

Johnny will be missed for his dedication to his family. His laughter will be one definitely to be remembered. My prayers go out to Donna, children, grandchildren and his close friends. I pray that God gives each of you peace during this time of grief.

Diana Wehmeier (Cobert)

April 6, 2019

Rest in peace Johnny. Prayers to your family at this difficult time.

Phillip Kermon

April 6, 2019

I met my cousin John the first time at a family reunion a couple of years ago. He, his wife Donna and all family and friends were so gracious to me ! We spoke by phone a number of times since then as he wanted to do another reunion. A kind and gracious man. He will be sorely missed.

Iva Farlow

April 6, 2019

Remember some good times rest in peace Johnny!

Mary Parrish

April 6, 2019

Johnny and I have been on the peripheral of each other's lives for over 20 years. (I am "Aunt Mary" to John Allen and Jodi.) The years and life experiences mellowed us both, smoothed some of the rough patches, made us better people. Now, I pray, may God grant him welcome, and give comfort and peace to all of you. Much love.

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