Robert Kernodle, a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather peacefully passed away on Friday January 31, 2025 at his home.

Robert was born on June 22, 1945, in Danville, VA.  Robert was the youngest son of the late James and Virginia W. Kernodle. He was a graduate of James M. Langston High School and worked for many years at U.S. Gypsum and American National Bank.

Affectionally called “Rah Rah,” Robert was a cherished member of the community, known for his kindness, infectious personality, beautiful smile, singing, and smart wit. Robert loved music, but also bowling and riding his motorcycle.

He was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and also sang in various choirs. He was a long-time member of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons, Almagro Lodge no. 217.  

He is predeceased by his brothers Lewis Kernodle, William Kernodle, and Willie Kernodle, and sisters Ruth Anderson and Annie Mae Kernodle.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carolyn, three children, Tammy, Kevin (Rena), Michael; eight grandchildren, Carrington Epperson (Michael), Kevin  Kernodle II, Xavier Kernodle, Tyiona Downey, Caryn Kernodle, Kennedy Kernodle, Lovie and King;  two great grandchildren: Emory and Aria; god-daughter, Ramona Coleman; two sisters, Rosa Lee Hairston and Jenny McClary; two bonus daughters; Sheronda Kernodle and Chennetta Kernodle; caregivers, Mike Vaden, Angela Snow, and Ernest Jeffers; sisters-in laws, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that loved him dearly.

A Celebration of Life for Deacon Robert Kernodle will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church, 339 South Main Street, Danville, Virginia.  Rev. Jonathan King, Pastor Elect, Presiding, Pastor Kevin Kernodle, Eulogist, Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church, Penhook Virginia.

Interment to follow at Highland Burial Park 3049 North Main St. Danville Virginia 24540.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment Danville Virginia from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family is asking relatives and friends to assemble at the residence on day of service at 10:00 a.m. 

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 290 Glenlyn St. Danville, Virginia 24540.

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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,

Funeral Director., and Monica Waller Martin, Funeral Directress, (434)799-9262.

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