Charles Henry Kershaw

He was a brilliant mind and a genial character, born in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, England on October 31, 1921 to Lillian Metcalf & James Kershaw. He bravely enlisted in the Royal Air Force prior to the draft during World War II then went on to varied careers in Chemistry, Seismology, Electrical Engineering, and Fiber Optics. His bent was toward invention, and he patented several devices within the past ten years.

His other great legacy is a surviving family of one sister, Mrs. Barbara Evans of Southampton, England, five daughters, eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and Minerva Kershaw, his longtime companion and tireless caregiver.

A viewing for family & friends will be held on Tuesday, June 8th from 5 to 8pm at Waltrip Funeral Directors, where the funeral will follow on Wednesday, June 9th starting at 10am.

Should We Be Sad?

Should we be sad, when they are freed from pain?

Should we be sad, knowing we will meet again

That all their earthly trials are shed

That they have just gone on ahead?

Should we be sad when weariness and stress have gone at last?

Should we be sad when all strains of life are passed?

When Spirit disengaged and free

Can reach new heights and immortality.

Are we then selfish when we mourn?

When they escape from darkness into light.

Let us rejoice to know they are re-born

To planes where souls can rise to any height.

Doris Bone

Hospice Patient