Obituary of Jacob T. Kerns

Jacob T. Kerns Sr., 79, passed away on June 14, 2013 at Akron City Hospital. Born on November 13, 1934 in Parsons, West Virgina to the late Floyd and Beulah Kerns, Jacob was a lifetime area resident. He retired as a master machinist from the B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. after 43 years of service. Upon retirement, Jacob worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was an avid golfer, having hit two holes-in-one, and bowler, bowling a 300 game. Jacob enjoyed ballroom dancing and hunting. He was a member of the Allenside Athletic Club. In addition to his parents, Jacob was preceded in death by his son David. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy; his children Jacob Teter Jr. (Linda) & Chris (Misti); grandchildren Kalei, Jason, and Missy (Shawn) Hennigin; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Logan & Connor, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 16, from 6-8PM at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A funeral service will take place on Monday, at 11AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neonatal Care Unit at Akron Children's Hospital 1 Perkins Place Akron, OH 44308 or to the Haven of Rest Ministries 175 East Market St. Akron, OH 44308.(Anthony Funeral Homes, AKRON, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)