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Howard Kernodle Obituary
A native of Orange County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Otis and Daisy Bell Pickett Kernodle.
Howard was a proud veteran of the US ARMY, serving in the Korean War. After his time in the service, he went to work with Whites Furniture Company in Mebane which he retired from with 45 years of service.
Howard was an avid outdoorsman as he loved to farm, fish, deer and rabbit hunt, but most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.
Survivors include his children, Junior Kernodle (Rhonda) and Wanda Roberson (George); daughter in law, Diane Cook Kernodle; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Carmichael (JE), and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Barry Kernodle; grandchildren, Lynn Kernodle and Joshua Denton; two great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Georgie Carmichael, Annalee Moore, Paul Kernodle, James Kernodle, and Luther Kernodle.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane with the Pastor Jim Florence officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Christian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the McClure Funeral Home in Mebane.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Alamance-Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
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peggy Majors
June 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Kernodle Family. I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annette Stone
May 28, 2017
To the Kernodle Family, I was shocked today to read of your father's passing. It seems it was just last week that I spoke with him and was very impressed with his positive attitude. Our thoughts and prayers to out to each of you in this time of great loss.
May 28, 2017
so sorry to hear about Howard. May God give you comfort at this time. Eva Fox
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