James T. Kerley
October 15, 1922 ~ December 19, 2020
James T. Kerley, Jr. 98, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab Center. A son of the late James Thomas Kerley, Sr. and Essie Lois Williams Kerley, he was a retired farmer; a United States Army veteran of WWII; and a faithful member of the Basil Chapel United Baptist Church.
Survivors include three children: Shelia Mizell and husband Roger, Mark Kerley and wife Kim, and Stacy Wyatt and husband Mark; eight grandchildren: Justin Shelton, Jessica Reimann (Patrick), Derek Mizell (Amber), Lance Mizell (Kasey), Spencer Kerley (Rachael), Stuart Kerley (Abigail), Kaitlyn Owen (Josh), and Kelton Wyatt; one brother-in-law, Harold Coomer (Shirley); three sisters-in-law: Donna Coomer, Betty Faye Coomer, and Glenna Coomer; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Norma Jean Coomer Kerley; one brother, R. D. Kerley (Dorothy); four brothers-in-law: Cortez Coomer (Olene), C. G. Coomer, Carter Coomer, and Douglas Coomer; one sister-in-law, Aline Smith (Raymond).
Due to health concerns related to Covid-19, a private funeral for the family will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Those attending will be required to wear masks or face covering as well as maintain social distancing.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Barren County Nursing and Rehab Center along with Hosparus of Barren River for their caring services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to Hosparus of Barren River.
James T. was a true brother to Doug and I.We shared so many good and precious times over the years with he and Norma Jean . I cherish those memories . He went thru so much in this life and was a true Christian. I love each of you children so much .You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for the Good Lord’s peace, comfort, and strength .
Much Love,Aunt Faye
Prayers for the family I had the pleasure of caring for Mr. Kerley as home health nurse he was such a kind man RIP
You have our deep sympathy. This time of year will always hold some sadness for all of you but we are assured of a happier time to come. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Mark,
I am very sorry to learn about your father’s passing, during this unprecedented time.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Harlow
James T Kerley family sorry about your Dad Shelia Stacy and Mark and rest of family
Mark,
Sorry to here about the passing of your father. God bless your family during this time of sorrow.
Stacy, Sheila, Mark
So sorry to hear about your Dad, James T., I know what it’s like to lose someone this time of the year. My thoughts are with you guys, and you have my sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. It was a blessing to know Mr Kerley and I’ll cherish my memories forever. He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. He loved you all so much and was so proud of his family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kerley thru home health and then I got to see him a lot at Barren Co Health Care. Praying for you all in the days ahead.
Mark, Sheila, Stacy and Family –
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. James T. was always a delightful and sweet man to visit with and it was a pleasure to have known him. We will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Jim and Lorie Gies