Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Bill” William Henry KERNODLE [14549], [6641], [48], [9925], [6637], [6642], [14569], [6644]
BirthSep 28, 1922, Alamance County, North Carolina [48]
DeathAug 14, 2017 [6642]
BurialMemorial Park Cemetery, Spains Road And York Terrace, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina [6642]
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherRoy Watson KERNODLE (1885-1970)
MotherSallie Emily JONES (1896-1998)
Spouses
BirthDec 16, 1926, Guilford County, North Carolina [9925]
DeathJul 17, 2010 [9925]
BurialMemorial Park Cemetery, Spains Road And York Terrace, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina [9925]
FatherMajor Lee RANDOLPH (1894-1980)
MotherMaggie Elizabeth CATES (1895-1962)
MarriageMay 16, 1948 [9925]
Obituary Online notes for “Bill” William Henry KERNODLE
8/20/2017

William H. Kernodle


SALISBURY - Mr. William H. Kernodle, 94, of Salisbury, NC passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at Carillon Assisted Living Center.
He was born September 28, 1922 in Alamance Co, NC to the late Roy W. and Sallie Jones Kernodle.

Mr. Kernodle served in the Navy during WWII. He graduated from Elon College in 1949.

He retired from the NC Dept. of Revenue in 1988 after 39 years of service.

Mr. Kernodle was a member of Coburn Memorial United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Ellen Randolph Kernodle in 2010 and his brother, Staley Kernodle.

Surviving is his daughter, Emily K. Connolly and husband Roger of Wading River, NY; three grandchildren: April Zay and husband Brian of Hamilton, New Jersey, Wendy Mullikin and husband Ethan of Santa Clara, CA, and Brien Connolly and wife Amy of Central Square, NY; four great-grandchildren; Elijah and Gabriel Zay and Finnian and Alina Connolly; brother, Wayne Kernodle of Elon, NC; sister, Jane McPherson of Elon, NC and a sister Nancy Sain of Burlington, NC and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, August 22 at Summersett Funeral Home.

Graveside service with military honors provided by the Rowan County Honor Guard will follow at noon in City Memorial Park cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Coburn Memorial Methodist Church, 901 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Kernodle family.

Online condolences may be made at
www.summersettfuneralhome.com. [6642]
Obituary Online notes for Ruth Ellen (Spouse 1)
7/19/2010

Mrs. Ruth Ellen Randolph Kernodle
   Mrs. Ruth Ellen Randolph Kernodle, 83, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Genesis Health Care.

   She was born December 16, 1926, in Guilford County to the late Maggie Elizabeth Cates and Major Lee Randolph. She graduated from Gibsonville High School in Guilford County

   Mrs. Kernodle was a homemaker and a member of Coburn Memorial United Methodist Church.

   She was preceded in death by six brothers, Melvin, Osburne, Wesley, Herman, Jennings, and Tommy Randolph; and one sister, Ailene Tarvin.

   Survivors include her husband of 62 years, William “Bill” Kernodle who she married May 16, 1948; one daughter, Emily Connolly and husband Roger of Wading River, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and one greatgrandson.

   The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday

   July 21, 2010, at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Annalee Allen officiating. Burial will follow at City Memorial Park.

   Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Summersett Funeral Home.

   Memorials may be made to Coburn Memorial United Methodist Church, 901 South Church St., Salisbury, NC, 28144.

   Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

   Condolences may be made at
www.summersettfuneralhome.com   [9925]
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