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Gerald Kennerson Obituary

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Mr. Gerald Kennerson, 56, who passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Opelousas General Health System. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas. Rev. Frank L. Ford will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Kennerson served in the National Guard. He lived in Baton Rouge for several years. He worked at the College Drive Walmart and then the New Inspiration Group Home. Cherishing Mr. Kennerson's memories are: his wife, Celestine Kennerson of Opelousas; three sons, Anthony Castille (Gloria) of Port Barre, Paul Kennerson of Lake Charles and Scott Edwards of Opelousas; one daughter, Ashley Kennerson of Lake Charles; one brother, Troy Kennerson (Cassandra) of Carencro; four sisters, Virgie K. Dejean, Patricia K. Morrison, Beverly K. Lazard (Wilfred) and Cindy K. Jackson (Ernest), all of Baton Rouge; 8 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Clay Kennerson and Lillian A. Kennerson; three brothers; one sister; and mother-in-law, Hilda Jones. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Community Chapel C.O.G.I.C. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2016.
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OFFERING PRAYERS FOR A FALLEN GUARDSMAN.

Barry Jarreau

March 17, 2016

My sincerest sympathy and condolences to the entire family and friends. May you be comforted by the memories that were made.

Janet Valmont

March 16, 2016

Prayers to you my brother. Thinking about times we had at the tracks and other places.i never saw you angry in the 30+ years I've known you. Peaceful rest to you " gerra"

Jerome Brown

March 13, 2016

OFFERING PRAYERS FOR A FALLEN GUARDSMAN.

Barry Jarreau

March 11, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. Darryl Edmond-Missouri City, Texas- OHS c/o 1978

Darryl Edmond

March 11, 2016

My Thoughts are with you at this time of Sadness. God called Gerald Home, and We can't question his Will, but the Sorrow will remain. My Prayers are with you and the Family, now and always.

To The Kennerson Family

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Barbara Herndon

March 10, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

March 10, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

March 10, 2016

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Community Chapel C.O.G.I.C

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11:00 a.m.

Community Chapel Church of God In Christ

1606 College Ave, Opelousas, LA

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907 N Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570

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