Delmar Leon Kerns

August 25, 1933 - October 11, 2016

Delmar Leon Kerns, born August 25, 1933 departed this life on October 11, 2016. ‘’Papaw” was a retired farmer with many family and friends that cherished him. After retiring from dairy farming, he moved to Carlisle to live out the rest of his life with his wife of 63 years, Melba Lynn Kerns. He is survived by his wife, Melba, a daughter, Donna and son-in-law Billy Watkins. Delmar grew up in a family of eleven children, eight that preceded him in death, brothers Arthur, Isaac, Millard, Wilburn, Don and Clay Kerns, Billy Williams. Sisters, Ruth Booth and Irene Kerns. He is survived by two siblings, Les Williams and Hilda Smalley. “Papaw” is the grandfather to five children that were his pride and joy. Michael ( Sara) Watkins, Rena Hamilton ( Marcus Wilson), Billy ( Sarah) Watkins, Brandon ( Ashley) Watkins and Derick Watkins ( Jessica Whitcome). He is the great-grandfather to the final puzzle pieces to his life, Matthew Alemany, Austin Watkins, Allison Watkins, Maci Watkins, Cassidy Ruark, Tabitha Watkins, Dustin Watkins, Isabella Watkins, Kashton Watkins, Alivia Watkins, Brooklyn Watkins, Jayden Watkins, Bradley Watkins and Weston Watkins. Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Levi and Maybelle Kerns. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday October 15, 2016 at Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Sexton officiating with burial following in the Dayton Chapel Graveyard. Visitation Friday October 14 from 5 – 8 pm. Pallbearers are; Brandon, Derick, Billy, Austin, Mike and Dustin Watkins, Tommy Kerns and Marcus Wilson. Honorary bearers will be his great-grandchildren and Timmy Williams. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.