Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJul 9, 1928, Alamance County, North Carolina [37134]
DeathJul 18, 2012, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia [37134]
BurialForest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia [37134]
FlagsKorean War, US Army
FatherLynn Dewey KERNODLE Sr. (1898-1966)
MotherAnnie Mae DAMERON (1901-1981)
Spouses
BirthAug 12, 1930, Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina [37138]
DeathJun 28, 2019 [37138]
BurialForest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia [37138], [37139]
MarriageOct 10, 1949, Haywood County, North Carolina [37134], [37137]
Obituary Online notes for Ryan KERNODLE
Norfolk - Ryan Kernodle, 84, departed this life on July 18, 2012.

He was born on July 9, 1928 in Alamance County, North Carolina to Lynn and Annie Kernodle.

Ryan served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army during the Korean War and retired from the Engineering Department at Fort Monroe.

He was a charter member of the Kempsville Church of God.

Ryan is survived by his wife, Edna Kernodle, of 63 years, three sons, and eight grandchildren: Larry Ryan Kernodle, his wife, Edie, and their children, Dalton Ryan and Lani Nicole, John Eric Kernodle (Susan) and his children, Brandon, his wife Trisha and her son, Aidan, Chelsea, and John Harley, Kevin Drew Kernodle (Tammy) and his children, Morgan, Hailey, and Tanner.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Travis Ryan Kernodle.

A graveside service will be held Monday, July 23, 2012, at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Reverend Gayle Harris officiating.  [37134]
Obituary Online notes for Edna Catherine (Spouse 1)
Edna Kernodle, 88, of Norfolk, VA, departed this life on June 28, 2019.

She was born on August 12, 1930, in Lenoir, North Carolina, to Rev. Charles and Mary Lou Westmoreland.

Edna worked for Burlington Industries in North Carolina.

She retired as church secretary for Kempsville Church of God where she was a charter member.

Edna was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Ryan Kernodle.

Edna is survived by her three sons, Larry Ryan Kernodle and wife Edie, and children, Dalton Ryan and Lani Nicole; John Eric Kernodle (Susan) and his children, Brandon and wife Trisha, Chelsea, and John Harley; Kevin Drew Kernodle and wife Tamara, and his children, Morgan Frierson and husband Marcello, Hailey, and Tanner, and their mother, Lisa Dozier. Great grandchildren: Aidan, Heaven, Ailana, Christian, and Ryan. Edna was predeceased by a grandson, Travis Ryan Kernodle.

Service will be private.

Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel assisting the family.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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