Lynford Garfield Kerley

Lynford Garfield Kerley, age 77, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday morning, March 7, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Born September 3, 1942 in Alexander County, the son of the late Hobart and Emma Myrtle Warren Kerley. During his career, Lynford worked as the District Manager for the Charlotte Observer and had also worked at Taylorsville Police Department and Loomis Fargo. He served in the NC National Guard and was a faithful member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church where he played the trumpet for the church choir for forty years. Lynford enjoyed weather watching and was subscribed to newspapers from Alaska and the far northwest. He also loved to travel and spend time at the beach. Lynford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He will truly be missed but will forever be in our hearts.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 53 years Sandra “Sandy” Jetton Kerley of the home; children Jesse Kerley & wife Laura of Taylorsville and Penny Kerley of Nevada; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Gary Kerley & wife Jean of Taylorsville; nephew Tim Kerley & wife Julie of Hickory; niece Deanna & husband Lamar of Hiddenite; five great nieces and nephews; and special friends Zane & Geleda Murdock of Taylorsville.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm at East Taylorsville Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 pm with the Rev. Jamie Steele, Rev. Kevin White, and Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Hiddenite Cemetery with military rites provided by the NC National Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Bradley Watson, Eric Murdock, Jason Echerd, Brian Barnes, Micah Kerley, and Tim Kerley. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association at 4600 Park Rd, Suite 250; Charlotte, NC 28209.