Obituary of John D. Kern

Bedford - John D. Kern, 82, of 151 Patton View Drive, Bedford, died at 8:44 am on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at the Bloomington Hospital. Born January 12, 1924 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Moses and Gladys (Byrd) Kern. He married Alma Luttrell and she preceded in death. He later married Geneva Pruett on January 12, 1990 and she also preceded him in death. He was a retired maintenance worker at Indiana University. Survivors include three step-sons, Michael D. Luttrell, Dewey Luttrell and his wife, Mary and Charlie Luttrell and family all of Indianapolis; one step-daughter, Rudeen Patton of Bedford; Racquel, Travis, Zachrey and Cole Hudson all of Bedford, Charletta Luttrell and family. Gary and Patty Luttrell and family, Terry Luttrell and family, Perry and Diane Luttrell and family, Lesa and Clarance Francis and family, Rita and Jack Taylor and family, David Luttrell and family, Fran and Mike Chase and family, Shannon and Larry Newland and family, Treasa and Gary Swinson and family. Denise and Lee Taylor and family, Cathy Vanmeter and family, Greg Luttrell and family, Doug and Kay Luttrell and family, Kevin Luttrell and family, John and Terri Luttrell and family, Stormi Jackson and family; step-sons, Roy, Harley and Eddie Pruett all of Bedford and Jim Pruett of Terre Haute; one step-daughter, Joyce Pemberton of Bedford; four half-brother, Kenny, Jimmy, Louis (Corky) and Tommy Kern. He was preceded in death by his parents and both wives, four step-sons, Wayne, Cotton, Sarge and Morris Luttrell; two step-children in infancy, Patsy Sue and Edward Luttrell. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 26th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Patton Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8: pm on Tuesday, April 25th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. View Video Tribute