Trenton M. Kersey Sr.

Sgt Maj. (Ret.) Trenton M. Kersey, Sr. - Las Cruces, NM -Sgt Maj. (RET.) Trenton M. Kersey, Sr., "Mike," passed into the LORD'S ARMS on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family. Our hearts were breaking and tears filled our eyes as we watched you take your last breath. Our Heavenly Father, God saw you so ill and tired so He put His arms around you and said, "Come." Come with Me." You are out of sight now but still in our hearts and memories. We loved you so much but, knew we had to let you leave. Your heart has stopped beating and your hard-working hands are still, but it won't be long until we are all joined together again. Mike was born on February 27, 1939 to Millard and Flora Belle Kersey in Uvalda, Georgia in his parents home. Mike, as he was called graduated from Bradwell Military School in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 16 and then served two years in the National Guard before entering the Army where he proudly served his Country with distinction for 30 years. Upon retirement from the Army, he continued serving his Country for 13 years with the Civil Service. During his 45 Years of service to his country he was honored with many Medals and Achievement Awards. Mike was an avid outdoors man who fulfilled his life long dream of living in Alaska where many of his adventures occurred. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Flora Belle and his brother Marion. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carol, his daughter, Michelle L. Daugherty and her husband Michael; son, Trenton M. Kersey Jr. and his wife Michaela, all of Anchorage, AK; grandson, Aaron B. Daugherty of Las Cruces, NM and granddaughters, Breanna M. Daugherty and Mariah P. Kersey, both of Anchorage, AK; brother, Howard Kersey and sister-in-law, Pauline of Savannah, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Shirley Jarrett, Thomas and Georgia Demeny, of Grayson, LA and Doris De Villez of Las Cruces, NM and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Graham's Mortuary. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Church Triumphant, 2020 N. Valley Drive, officiated by Pastor Tyrone Loyd. A Military Honor Guard service will be held at The Garden of Memories in Hatch, NM followed by the interment. Graham's Mortuary Las Cruces, NM (505) 526-6891 Savannah Morning News August 3, 2006 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com