Earl Henry Kerne Jr.

April 21, 1943 - June 1, 2021

Earl Henry Kerne, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Covington, LA. He was born on April 21, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to the late Earl Henry Kerne, Sr. and Doris Kerne. He was a resident of Chalmette, LA. He moved to Abita Springs, LA after Hurricane Katrina. Earl was the beloved husband of the late Carol Herrmann Kerne. He was the loving father of Shay Kerne Boudreaux (Gene), Earl Michael Kerne, Errol David Kerne (Bonnie), Nichol Genevieve Kerne, and the late Joshua George Kerne. Earl was the proud grandfather of Ashley Cannon, Brent Cannon, John Stafford, Nikolaos Stafford, Errol Kerne, Jr., Joshua Kerne, Chavonne McKendall, and Donald Caillouet; great-grandfather of Sammy Lewis, Jr. and Curtis Lewis. He was the brother of Joanne Kerne Cain. Earl was the uncle of Cindy Leigh. Earl was a hard working man and held many positions throughout his life. He earned an art degree and loved painting. He retired from Lockheed Martin as a tool maker, creating the tools used to create some of the most delicate machinery on the planet. Earl was a member of the Knights of Columbus 12529 at St. Jane de Chantal in Abita Springs, LA. He was also an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 11:30 AM with visitation from 9:30 AM until Mass time. Interment will follow the service at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, Abita Springs, LA. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.