John Nelson Kersey's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2023 in Bluefield, Virginia

John Nelson Kersey

March 25, 1937 - July 8, 2023 (86 years old)

Bluefield, Virginia

John Nelson Kersey's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2023 in Bluefield, Virginia

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John Nelson Kersey

March 25, 1937 - July 8, 2023 (86 years old)

Bluefield, Virginia

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John Nelson Kersey Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Nelson Kersey of Bluefield, Virginia, born in Bluefield, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 86, on July 8, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Lawrence Kersey, Jr. and Kate Osborne Kersey; and his son William Barton Kersey. He is survived by : his wife Delia Ann Chamberlin Kersey; his sons, J. Nelson Kersey, Jr. (Erika) of Warrenton, VA and Kyle S. Kersey (Tara) of Christiansburg, VA; his siblings, Betsy Sagady (Ron) of Princeton, WV and Tom Kersey of Bluefield, VA; and his grandchildren, Katherine, Zach, Justin, Luke, James, Sean, Rachel, Edgar, Lucelle, John-Francis, Owen, William, Kyle, Ashley, Sophia and Josie. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 200 Duhring Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 or to the Bluefield Union Mission, 2200 Bluefield Avenue, Bluefield, WV 24701.

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July 30

Visitation

Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory
1231 W Cumberland Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

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July 31

Memorial service

Christ Episcopal Church
200 Duhring St, Bluefield, WV 24701

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