Pastor David S. Kerns

Pastor Kerns

Pastor David S. Kerns 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at his residence.
He was born July 1, 1928 in West Mansfield, Ohio to the late Rev. Frank A. and Sarah J. Skidmore Kerns.
David was a National Guard veteran, graduate of Kentucky Christian University and Great Lakes Bible College. He was a Pastor for 37 years before retiring. He was a member of Fairfield Christian Church.
David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joan Kerns; sons, Michael (Christy) Kerns, Stephen (Cindy) Kerns all of Lancaster, Ohio, Darin (Stephanie) Kerns of Brownstown, Michigan and twin daughters, Gina (David) Rawls of Muncie, Indiana and Lisa (Don) Sain of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Austin, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Joshua, Sydney, Alyssa, Helena and Jarod; sister, Phyllis Cade of Indiana; aunt, Ellen Kerns of West Mansfield, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-mother, Gwendolyn Kerns.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairfield Christian Church with Pastor Ken Mulpas officiating. Burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may visit Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N.COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 and 1 hour prior the service at the church on Wednesday.
Memorial gifts may be given to Fairfield Christian Church, 1965 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.

Wednesday March 30, 2011 , 11:00 - am at Fairfield Christian Church