Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameDr. Charles Edward KERNODLE Jr. 
3, Dr. George Wallace Kernodle,3, Dr. Donald Reed Kernodle,3, Sara Rebecca Kernodle Dodson,470, Dr Charles Edward Kernodle Jr.
3, Dr. George Wallace Kernodle,3, Dr. Donald Reed Kernodle,3, Sara Rebecca Kernodle Dodson,470, Dr Charles Edward Kernodle Jr.BirthOct 26, 1917, Ossipee, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle, Jr
DeathSep 26, 2020, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle, Jr,470, Dr Charles Edward Kernodle Jr.
BurialPine Hill (Burlington) Cemetery, Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Dr Charles Edward Kernodle Jr.
FlagsWorld War II
FatherDr. Charles Edward KERNODLE Sr. (1879-1942)
MotherBertha Ida Byrd BARKER (1890-1955)
Obituary Online notes for Dr. Charles Edward KERNODLE Jr.
9/28/2020
Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle, Jr
Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle, Jr, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020.
His legendary life began on October 26, 1917 in Ossipee. His parents were Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle and Bertha Barker Kernodle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Mary Winifred Kernodle and Sara Rebecca Dodson, and his brothers, Dr. Harold Barker Kernodle, Dr. George Wallace Kernodle, Dr. Dwight Talmage Kernodle, and Dr. Donald Reed Kernodle.
Dr. Kernodle graduated from Altamahaw-Ossipee High School in 1935, Elon College in 1938, and Duke University Medical School in 1942 with distinction as a member of the chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
He served as chief surgeon in World War II in France and Germany for two years, treating wounded soldiers.
He and his brother Harold and cousin Dr. John Robert founded the Kernodle Clinic in Burlington in 1949, where he practiced as a general surgeon until 1984. His joys in retirement included spending time with his family and friends, hunting, golfing, ocean fishing, gardening, and remaining as the Williams High School football team doctor through 2018. It goes unsaid that he was an avid Duke fan and supporter.
In his incredibly long life, he has received many tributes, citations, awards, and honors from civic, academic, and athletic organizations, the most recent of which was being featured on the WRAL NC Tarheel Traveler.
He is survived by his sons; Jim Kernodle (Janice) of Burlington, Charlie Kernodle (Dianne) of Garner, his sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson Kernodle of Burlington, and his many adoring nieces and nephews and their families.
He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his loyalty to family and community, and his big voice and big smile.
In his own words, when asked how he would like to be remembered, “I’d like to be remembered as being active in the community, working with young people and trying to help them go down the right track”.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Authoracare Hospice of Burlington or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com
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https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2020/09/27/death-of-dr-charles-e-kernodle-jr-38/
Dr. Charles E. Kernodle Jr. ’38, who served the Burlington community during his long and successful medical career and worked with student-athletes at Elon and local school, died Saturday, Sept. 26, at the age of 102.
Kernodle was presented the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor and a recognition of valuable service to the institution, during the Opening Day ceremony in August. “Elon has done so much for so many, especially my family,” said Kernodle during the virtual ceremony. “I am just really proud of Elon.”
Kernodle was one of seven children of a farmer and country doctor, and a school teacher, and one of four brothers who would attend what was then Elon College. All four would graduate from Elon and go on to attend Duke Medical School. Leading up to the presentation of the medallion, President Book asked Kernodle what it was like to attend the college during the Great Depression.
Kernodle excelled at Elon. He was a member of Sigma Phi Beta fraternity, the Pi Gamma Mu national social science honor society, and served as the marshal at the 1937 commencement. Along with completing his medical training at Duke, Kernodle served faithfully as a U.S. Army chief surgeon, treating American soldiers and prisoners of war in Germany during World War II.
Kernodle then returned to Burlington to establish the renowned Kernodle Clinic with his brother Harold Kernodle and cousin John Robert Kernodle, a clinic that would grow into a multi-specialty group practice with more than 50 medical providers and 15 areas of specialty. Kernodle continued his connection with Elon, particularly with its athletics programs, providing free physicals for local athletes, including those at Elon, and outstanding family health care for generations.
Kernodle served as the Burlington Williams High School football team doctor for a remarkable 70 years. A fixture on the sidelines, he was described by Coach James McGill ’98 as “irreplaceable.” Kernodle faithfully cared for hundreds of Elon University athletes, serving as team physician for several Elon University athletic teams, alongside football coach Sid Varney and basketball coaches Bill Miller and Bill Morningstar.
Kernodle’s benevolence extended into retirement, as he planted more than 500 tomato plants each summer, nurturing and tending the plants, only to distribute their generous bounty to family and friends.
In recognition of his commitment to his community, Kernodle has received the Long Leaf Pine award, the Distinguished Service in Sports Award, the Elon Athletics Distinguished service award, the Russell E. Blunt Legend Award by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and the football field at Williams High School bears his name. Earlier this year, he was selected for the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
Dr. Kernodle is survived by his sons; Jim Kernodle (Janice) of Burlington, Charlie Kernodle (Dianne) of Garner, his sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson Kernodle of Burlington, and his many adoring nieces and nephews and their families.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Authoracare Hospice of Burlington or a charity of your choice.
Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle, Jr
Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle, Jr, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020.
His legendary life began on October 26, 1917 in Ossipee. His parents were Dr. Charles Edward Kernodle and Bertha Barker Kernodle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Mary Winifred Kernodle and Sara Rebecca Dodson, and his brothers, Dr. Harold Barker Kernodle, Dr. George Wallace Kernodle, Dr. Dwight Talmage Kernodle, and Dr. Donald Reed Kernodle.
Dr. Kernodle graduated from Altamahaw-Ossipee High School in 1935, Elon College in 1938, and Duke University Medical School in 1942 with distinction as a member of the chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
He served as chief surgeon in World War II in France and Germany for two years, treating wounded soldiers.
He and his brother Harold and cousin Dr. John Robert founded the Kernodle Clinic in Burlington in 1949, where he practiced as a general surgeon until 1984. His joys in retirement included spending time with his family and friends, hunting, golfing, ocean fishing, gardening, and remaining as the Williams High School football team doctor through 2018. It goes unsaid that he was an avid Duke fan and supporter.
In his incredibly long life, he has received many tributes, citations, awards, and honors from civic, academic, and athletic organizations, the most recent of which was being featured on the WRAL NC Tarheel Traveler.
He is survived by his sons; Jim Kernodle (Janice) of Burlington, Charlie Kernodle (Dianne) of Garner, his sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson Kernodle of Burlington, and his many adoring nieces and nephews and their families.
He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his loyalty to family and community, and his big voice and big smile.
In his own words, when asked how he would like to be remembered, “I’d like to be remembered as being active in the community, working with young people and trying to help them go down the right track”.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Authoracare Hospice of Burlington or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com
=============================
https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2020/09/27/death-of-dr-charles-e-kernodle-jr-38/
Dr. Charles E. Kernodle Jr. ’38, who served the Burlington community during his long and successful medical career and worked with student-athletes at Elon and local school, died Saturday, Sept. 26, at the age of 102.
Kernodle was presented the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor and a recognition of valuable service to the institution, during the Opening Day ceremony in August. “Elon has done so much for so many, especially my family,” said Kernodle during the virtual ceremony. “I am just really proud of Elon.”
Kernodle was one of seven children of a farmer and country doctor, and a school teacher, and one of four brothers who would attend what was then Elon College. All four would graduate from Elon and go on to attend Duke Medical School. Leading up to the presentation of the medallion, President Book asked Kernodle what it was like to attend the college during the Great Depression.
Kernodle excelled at Elon. He was a member of Sigma Phi Beta fraternity, the Pi Gamma Mu national social science honor society, and served as the marshal at the 1937 commencement. Along with completing his medical training at Duke, Kernodle served faithfully as a U.S. Army chief surgeon, treating American soldiers and prisoners of war in Germany during World War II.
Kernodle then returned to Burlington to establish the renowned Kernodle Clinic with his brother Harold Kernodle and cousin John Robert Kernodle, a clinic that would grow into a multi-specialty group practice with more than 50 medical providers and 15 areas of specialty. Kernodle continued his connection with Elon, particularly with its athletics programs, providing free physicals for local athletes, including those at Elon, and outstanding family health care for generations.
Kernodle served as the Burlington Williams High School football team doctor for a remarkable 70 years. A fixture on the sidelines, he was described by Coach James McGill ’98 as “irreplaceable.” Kernodle faithfully cared for hundreds of Elon University athletes, serving as team physician for several Elon University athletic teams, alongside football coach Sid Varney and basketball coaches Bill Miller and Bill Morningstar.
Kernodle’s benevolence extended into retirement, as he planted more than 500 tomato plants each summer, nurturing and tending the plants, only to distribute their generous bounty to family and friends.
In recognition of his commitment to his community, Kernodle has received the Long Leaf Pine award, the Distinguished Service in Sports Award, the Elon Athletics Distinguished service award, the Russell E. Blunt Legend Award by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and the football field at Williams High School bears his name. Earlier this year, he was selected for the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
Dr. Kernodle is survived by his sons; Jim Kernodle (Janice) of Burlington, Charlie Kernodle (Dianne) of Garner, his sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson Kernodle of Burlington, and his many adoring nieces and nephews and their families.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Authoracare Hospice of Burlington or a charity of your choice.