July 1, 1940 ~ January 17, 2011
Jerry Lee Kerney, 70, Austin, died Monday, January 17, 2011, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Willie Lee and Delcie Wilcox Kerney. He was a retired floral designer, having worked 32 years at Greer’s Florist, and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margie; three sons, David Kerney, Charles Kerney and wife Cherie, and Chris Kerney; 6 grandchildren, Kelsi, Kasi, Brock, Bethany (Christopher) Craft, Emilee and Nicole; one great-grandchild, Hudson; two brothers, Gary (Bonnie) Kerney and Darrell Kerney; two sisters, Patty (J.C.) Lane and Fannie (Gene) Basil; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Terry Kerney and two sisters, Gloria Pitcock and Violet Gillentine.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.