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Lawson Walker Kerley

Male 1865 - 1937  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Lawson Walker Kerley was born on 8 Sep 1865 in Alexander County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 May 1937.

    Lawson married Julia Adaline Cook about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . Julia was born on 8 May 1868 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Dec 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Heydrick E. Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1888 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Feb 1958 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Mary Wylmoth Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1890 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Aug 1982 in Caldwell County North Carolina, , , .
    3. 4. Elster Leroy Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Jan 1968 in North Carolina, , , .
    4. 5. Alma Elizabeth Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1972 in Harford County, , , Maryland.
    5. 6. Stella Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Sep 1969 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    6. 7. Perry Neal Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 14 May 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 8. Ora Artie Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    8. 9. Thomas Lawson Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 31 Aug 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    9. 10. Wylmetta Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Oct 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    10. 11. Lena Mozella Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    11. 12. Chloe Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Heydrick E. Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 25 Nov 1888 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Feb 1958 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Mary Wylmoth Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 30 Jul 1890 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Aug 1982 in Caldwell County North Carolina, , , .

  3. 4.  Elster Leroy Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 4 Aug 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Jan 1968 in North Carolina, , , .

  4. 5.  Alma Elizabeth Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born in Jul 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1972 in Harford County, , , Maryland.

  5. 6.  Stella Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 2 Feb 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Sep 1969 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  6. 7.  Perry Neal Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 12 Apr 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 14 May 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 8.  Ora Artie Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born about 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  8. 9.  Thomas Lawson Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 31 May 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 31 Aug 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Thomas married Helen M. Julian on 16 Nov 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Helen (daughter of Austin Augusta Julian and Betty Ellen Julian) was born on 4 Aug 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Billy F. Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 May 2017 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 14. Lawson Julian Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 2020 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .
    3. 15. Harry Hugh Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Nov 2021 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 16. Betty Lou Kerley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Mar 2003.

  9. 10.  Wylmetta Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 7 May 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Oct 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 11.  Lena Mozella Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born on 14 Jan 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  11. 12.  Chloe Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lawson1) was born about 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Billy F. Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (9.Thomas2, 1.Lawson1) was born on 24 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 May 2017 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 14.  Lawson Julian Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (9.Thomas2, 1.Lawson1) was born on 7 Jan 1930 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 2020 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .

  3. 15.  Harry Hugh Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (9.Thomas2, 1.Lawson1) was born on 21 Sep 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Nov 2021 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Harry Hugh Kerley, age 87, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A native of Roan Mountain, TN, he was the son of Tom and Helen Julian Kerley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses: Bill and Ruth Kerley, Lawson and Clarene Kerley, Bob and Gloria Kerley, and Betty Lou Kerley Higgins.
    Mr. Kerley grew up in the Holiness Church of Roan Mountain where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a 1952 graduate of Cloudland High School and attended East Tennessee State College. Afterwards, he took the position of farm management of the Hump Mountain, 2,300-acre sheep and cattle operation for his uncle, Oscar Julian. During this time, Harry was named the “Young Farmer of the Year” for Carter County. In the same year, he became office manager of Farm Credit Services, a position he held until retirement.
    Harry married Josephine Miller of Tiger Valley, and they were to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on December 21, 2021. They made their first home in Tiger Valley and were members of Tiger Valley Presbyterian Church. In 1968, they moved to Mountain City and became members of First Baptist Church where he served as deacon and belonged to Dr. John Payne’s Sunday School Class.
    In addition to his wife, Mrs. Josephine M. Kerley, those left to cherish his memory include his five children and their spouses: Kathy and Dan Osking, Annette and Donald Greer, Brenda and David Arnold, Tom and Donna Kerley, Don and Heidi Kerley. He is survived by ten grandchildren: Ian Osking (Ihla), Justin Osking (Gabrielle), Ashley Casaday (David), Warren Kerley (Bailey), Jake Greer (Montgomery), Will Kerley, Nathan Arnold, Sam Kerley, Shane Greer, and Stacy Greer. He is also survived by three great-grandsons: Finn Osking, Carl Ben Osking, and Grant Kerley and was expecting his first great-granddaughter in February. A sister-in-law, Jean Davis and a brother-in-law, Bill Miller also survive.
    The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Mountain City from 2:00-4:00 PM with the funeral service to follow with Pastor Ricky Campbell and Pastor Richard Stout officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park, 2708 Elizabethton Hwy, Johnson City, TN. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews: Steve Kerley, Brad Higgins, Paul Davis, Jimmy Buchanan, Charlie Bowman, Scott Davis, and Floyd Reeser.


  4. 16.  Betty Lou Kerley Descendancy chart to this point (9.Thomas2, 1.Lawson1) was born on 10 Jan 1940 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Mar 2003.


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