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Thomas Kern Obituary

Thomas Dale Kerns MT. PLEASANT - Thomas Dale Kerns, 67, husband of Martha Rice Kerns, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. The relatives and friends of Thomas Kerns are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Seacoast Community Church at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. The family will receive friends at their residence immediately following the service. Mr. Kerns was born January 13, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Robert E. Kerns and Lillian Marie Hall Kerns. He attended Marshall University, retired after 30 years of service from ECOLAB and was owner of Kerns Custom Homes. Tom obtained his private pilot's license, was a member of the ELKS Lodge, and a member of Seacoast Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Marti Kerns of Mt. Pleasant, SC; daughter, Lisa K. Boroughs and her husband, Marty, of Summerville, SC; son, Jeffrey M. Kerns and his wife, Lisa, of Wando, SC; four grandchildren, Jessica Delagarza, Olivia Boroughs, Banks Kerns and Rhys Kerns; two brothers, Charles J. Kerns of Florida and David E. Kerns of Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Odyssey Hospice, 5965 Core Avenue, Suite 603, North Charleston, SC 29406-6086 or Seacoast Dream Center, 5505 North Rhett Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2009.

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Peggy Dorsey Cavender

September 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Martha, Lisa and Jeff and your families. You have lost a most precious person in your Husband, Dad and Grandfather. He was a wonderful friend to me since first grade and I'll always cherish my times throughout the years with him. Martha and his family. Such a gracious man.

Lee and Carol Coste

September 10, 2009

To Jeff and family our thoughts are with you. Your father did a fine job with you, Jeff. For that you must be very thankful. And I'm sure you made him proud. Can't ask for much more!

September 10, 2009

Lisa,
We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We know the two of you were very close.
If there is anything at all we can do to help you at this time, please let us know.
Keeping you and your family in our prayers. May God bless each one of you.

Your fellow employees at
Eagle Nationwide Mortgage Company

Kay Nichols

September 10, 2009

Martha, My thoughts are with you and the family. I will miss this 'brother' of mine. Kay Nichols

September 10, 2009

Little Marti,
We knew when you came by the office last,your buddy was in his last days. I know this is hard and you're in my prayers.
Love,
Anne Hawes
East Cooper Cardiology

September 10, 2009

Marti&Family, Sorry to hear of Tom passing on. Robin&TommyMurray

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