Trevilian Augustus Kerns Jr.

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Trevilian Kerns Obituary

KERNS Trevilian Augustus Kerns Jr., 86, passed away on October 12, 2006, in Irvington, Va. Born in South Boston, Va., to the late Trevilian Augustus Kerns and Mary Barksdale Kerns, "T.A." was raised in Danville, Va. He was graduated from the University of Virginia. After proudly serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1947. Settling in Richmond, T.A. was a partner for many years in the law firm of Purcell, Cherry, Kerns and Abady, which later became Kerns, Kastenbaum and Reinhardt, where he served as senior partner. In 1997, he was recognized for 50 years of service as a member of the Bar Association of the City of Richmond. He was also a member of the Richmond Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association. Upon retiring, T.A. relocated to the Northern Neck of Virginia, where he enjoyed spending time at the river with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jane Sydnor Kerns of Irvington, Va.; his daughter, Cynthia Sydnor Kerns of Richmond; his daughter, Betty Kerns von Zielinski and husband, Theodor von Zielinski, of Vero Beach, Fla.; his daughter, Anne Kerns Munford of Raleigh, N.C.; his son, Trent Sydnor Kerns and wife, Katherine Kittrell Kerns, of Richmond; his sister, Nancy Kerns Smith of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; his sister, Beverly Kerns Weaver of Detroit, Mich; grandchildren, Bailey Munford Williams, Clarke Monroe Munford and Franklin Randolph Munford, of Raleigh, N.C., Virginia von Zielinski Fowler, Christina von Zielinski and Theodor von Zielinski, of Vero Beach, Fla., and Elizabeth Winslow Kerns and Trent Sydnor Kerns Jr., of Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Kerns Kincaid of Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel at First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Ln., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kerns Memorial United Methodist Church, 3172 Hackberry Rd., Sutherlin, Va. 24594, (434) 822-6925.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Trevilian Kerns

7 Entries

Jeanne White Kenny

October 17, 2006

I just heard of T.A's death from my sister, Polly Adkins. I didn't see him often but I will miss him - such a friendly, jolly sweet person. My sympathy to the family, especially Betty Jane, my Hollins classmate.

Page, Esquire, Brenda L.

October 16, 2006

Mr. Kerns was a fine lawyer, as well as a fine gentleman. It was always a pleasure to share a few thoughts with him when I would see him at the Allen's Reception at the VTLA conventions. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Chip Adams

October 15, 2006

I am deeply saddened with the news of Uncle TA. There has never been a kinder soul. He treasured his family above all else. I know that Kent, Jac, Virginia, and TA are having a fine time together again. My love goes out to Betty, Anne, Cindy, Trent and Betty Jane.
Love,
Chip and Claudia Adams

Kathy Wilkinson

October 15, 2006

To Trent and Family

I am so very sorry to hear about your Father, "Uncle TA", as we used to call him. He has always been a man that my family has considered as much more than a friend; he was 'family'. We cherished
your Father so much, and we have had sweet memories throughout the years of how kind, loving, and gentle your Father truly was.
He has always been in our hearts and prayers, and always will be.

There was no one like him, nor will there ever be. We share in your deep sorrow, and will be praying for you and all of your family during this time of great loss. We also feel that loss, as you well know; but his kind and gentle nature will be with us forever, along with the beautiful memories.

He was a great Man, Trent, and taught so much to so many. He taught that which was only good; to be good to others and love one another. And a great man we all will miss; we are family, as you know throughout these years.

In "our" sorrow I write this,
And with our 'heartfelt' prayers to you and your family,

Kathy,
and Judge Jimmy and Barbara (Wilkinson), Christy, and Jebbie

We are always here for you and your family...we are family.

Rose Bookman

October 15, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow. "T.A." was truly a gentleman in every aspect. I had the pleasure of meeting "T.A." in the 60's as I was a clerk in the Police Court, City of Richmond. He always had a smile and something nice to say. May God bless each of you during your loss. My prayers and thoughts are extended to you.

Dorothy Reynolds/Schay

October 14, 2006

I wish I could have seen more of you two in the last few years. Have missed you and with my condolences wish you peace and many good memories. Love, Dot

Anne & Neal Gaskin

October 14, 2006

This is a real shock for us. TA was, is and always will be very special in our lives. He was one of a kind andhe will remain in our hearts and in our families hearts. He relly cared about family and we felt that whenever we were with him. We will really miss him, but will look forwaqrd to seeing him again later. God Bless you all.
Anne, Neal , Mollie Anne and Laura Beth Gaskin

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