Brian Kersey, 46, 13332 5 C Road, Plymouth, died in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, at 0:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 14, 2011.
Brian, the son of Dale Kersey and Joyce Elaine Sullivan, was born in Plymouth on April 28, 1965.
He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1983, and he served in the United States Army.
Brian worked at Eagle Craft for many years and also worked at U.S. Granules prior to that.
A true outdoorsman, he loved fishing, mushroom hunting and gardening.
Very artistic, he enjoyed drawing. Reading was one of his favorite pastimes.
Brian will be remembered by many of his well known phrases: Be good or be good at it, 4-Life, Everything will B-L-K (his initials), Catch ya on the flipside.
He was the best, most loving and caring, funny, amazing dad there is and he will be missed a lot.
Brian is survived by his father, Dale Kersey, Jr., Plymouth, two sons and a daughter.
His sons are Brett Kersey, Plymouth and Jared Fawley, Kewanna, Ind. His daughter is Katelin Kersey, Logansport, Ind.
A brother, Steve Kersey, Culver, and a sister, Amy Cole, Plymouth, survive as well.
Brian was preceded in death by his mother.
A celebration of Brian’s life will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 2 to 10 p.m. for friends and family at Brian’s home, 13332 5C Road. Everyone is welcome.
Tammy Wrisk says
To the family of Brian, So sorry for your loss, For the short time I cared for him I enjoyed our conversations, he loved his family and he spoke of you often, Thank you for allowing him to be a part of our family. Words can not express how sorry I am, I enjoyed taking care of him.
Eagle Craft, Inc. says
The Staff at Eagle Craft, Inc. extends our deepest sympathy to Brian\’s Family and Friends.
While employed with company Brian was a very dedicated, loyal and hard working man.
He worked well with his co-workers and spoke with pride about his children. Brian will
be missed by all.
God Bless!
The Eagle Family
Karen Kotal says
BRIAN WAS A STRONG HARD WORKING MAN WHO DID ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLNESS WHICH IS SO NORMAL, BECAUSE LIFE IS SO SHORT AND WE DON\’T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN OUR TIME IS UP ON THIS EARTH. BUT WHEN IT CAME TO HIS KIDS HE WAS THERE WITH ARMS OPEN,MIND AND HEART OPEN TO LISTEN AND COMFORT YOU IF YOU NEEDED IT. HE LOVED HIS KIDS VERY MUCH, THEY MEANT ALOT TO HIM. HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO MY SON JAMES, AND A VERY DEAR CLOSE LOVABLE BEST GOOD FRIEND TO ME WHO ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH, AND BRIAN HAD THAT ONE OF A KIND LAUGH THAT KNOW ONE COULD DO. I GUESS THAT IS WHAT I WILL MISS MOST ABOUT HIM AND HIS KINDNESS TO ME AND MY SON. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD AND WATCH OVER YOUR KIDS AS THEY WILL REMEMBER HOW MUCH THEY WILL MISS THERE FATHER DEARLY, BUT WILL HAVE THOSE GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU THAT THEY WILL HAVE WITH THEM FOREVER AND EVER. REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND.. LOVE YA BRIAN
Tammy Wrisk says
To the family of Brian, So sorry for your loss, For the short time I cared for him I enjoyed our conversations, he loved his family and he spoke of you often, Thank you for allowing him to be a part of our family. Words can not express how sorry I am, I enjoyed taking care of him.
Eagle Craft, Inc. says
The Staff at Eagle Craft, Inc. extends our deepest sympathy to Brian\’s Family and Friends.
While employed with company Brian was a very dedicated, loyal and hard working man.
He worked well with his co-workers and spoke with pride about his children. Brian will
be missed by all.
God Bless!
The Eagle Family
Karen Kotal says
BRIAN WAS A STRONG HARD WORKING MAN WHO DID ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLNESS WHICH IS SO NORMAL, BECAUSE LIFE IS SO SHORT AND WE DON\’T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN OUR TIME IS UP ON THIS EARTH. BUT WHEN IT CAME TO HIS KIDS HE WAS THERE WITH ARMS OPEN,MIND AND HEART OPEN TO LISTEN AND COMFORT YOU IF YOU NEEDED IT. HE LOVED HIS KIDS VERY MUCH, THEY MEANT ALOT TO HIM. HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO MY SON JAMES, AND A VERY DEAR CLOSE LOVABLE BEST GOOD FRIEND TO ME WHO ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH, AND BRIAN HAD THAT ONE OF A KIND LAUGH THAT KNOW ONE COULD DO. I GUESS THAT IS WHAT I WILL MISS MOST ABOUT HIM AND HIS KINDNESS TO ME AND MY SON. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD AND WATCH OVER YOUR KIDS AS THEY WILL REMEMBER HOW MUCH THEY WILL MISS THERE FATHER DEARLY, BUT WILL HAVE THOSE GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU THAT THEY WILL HAVE WITH THEM FOREVER AND EVER. REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND.. LOVE YA BRIAN