Rickey Earnest "Ern” Kennerly

Mr. Rickey Earnest "Ern” Kennerly, age 61, of Waverly, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home, after a long battle with End Stage Renal Disease and Heart Disease. Rickey was born September 27, 1958, in Waverly, TN, to Robert Barron "Charlie" Kennerly and Mary Elese Holland Kennerly. He was a disabled Tree Trimmer. Rickey was an avid fisherman and he loved hunting. He was a loving son, brother, companion, and friend to all who knew him. Rickey will be cremated at his request. Private scattering of cremains will be held at his homeplace at a later date. Survivors include: Loving Companion: Jackie Fulghum, Waverly, TN 4 Siblings: Janis Mayse (Glenn), Martin, TN Larry "Easy" Kennerly, McEwen, TN Rita Oliphant (James), McEwen, TN Randy Kennerly, Tiptonville, TN 2 Aunts: Louise McElhiney, Murfreesboro, TN Gladys Gill, McEwen, TN Jackie's Children: Milton Perry Fulghum, Jr. and Suzanna Gannon Jackie's Grandchildren: Hannah, Brittney, Cheyanne, Milton, III, and Lillianne 5 Nieces and Nephews, 2 Great Nieces, and several cousins Preceded in death by: Mother: Elese Kennerly Father: Robert "Charlie" Kennerly Brother: Jeffery Lynn Kennerly Nephew: Shannon Ray Stepp Grandparents: Emmit Robert and Nora Mai Sizemore Kennerly Earnest Alvin and Bertie Mae Christian Holland