He was born on May 11, 1928 in Adair County
He was the son of the late Robert Montgomery "Mont" & Cora Adkins Kerns
He is survived by his wife Linda Rector Kerns of Columbia, KY
Two sons: Dennis (Alicia) Kerns of Campbellsville, KY & Brian (Crystal) Kerns of Jamestown, KY
One daughter: Paulette (Jerry) Cox of Campbellsville, KY
3 Grandchildren: Miranda Scott, Lexi Lynn & Grace Lynn
3 step-grandchildren: Michael Cox, Joshua Cox & Kasei Cox
several nieces, nephews & a host of other relatives & friends survive
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 4 sisters & several nieces & nephews
He had professed faith in Christ & was a farmer
Funeral service Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Clergy officiating Rev. Don Gowin & Bro. David Coffey
Interment in New Hope Cemetery
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements
Visitation after 4:00 PM Wednesday
Pallbearers Roger Stephens, Dallas Neat, Dave Powell, Charles Neat, Darrell Cowan & Travis Bryant
Honorary Pallbearer Willie White