Ron (75) was born in Calipatria, California to Temple and Aydale Kern on April 10, 1937. He went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 18, 2013. Shortly after his birth, the family returned to Marlow, Oklahoma and subsequently moved to Corpus Christi, Texas when Ron was in the second grade. He attended WB Ray High School graduating in 1955 having played on the varsity basketball team. He enlisted in the Army shortly after high school and was released from active duty in September 1957. His overseas duty was in Hawaii. Upon his return to Corpus Christi, he started dating a high school classmate, Billijo Schrolle and they married on September 27, 1958. Their son Michael was born in Corpus Christi prior to the family’s transfer to Laredo, Texas where their daughter Kelly was born. In 1964, they relocated to Houston, Texas. Ron became a member of the Teamsters Union and through this association became active in the motion picture industry. He was co-owner of Cinema Trucks of Texas providing transportation equipment to the film industry. Ron continued to work in the industry until he retired in 2010. Throughout his life, Ron met and maintained many friendships. He never met a stranger and was a man of his word. A handshake was as good as a contract. Ron was well respected in the film industry. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Temple and Aydale Kern and his half brother, Gene Dossey. He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years Billijo Schrolle Kern, son Michael (Lauren) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; daughter Kelly and granddaughters Heather and Hillary Kern. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed and live in our hearts forever. On Friday, January 25, 2013 the family will receive friends between 6:30 and 8:00 pm at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. Funeral service to be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 26 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2400 Wilcrest, Houston, TX with reception following. Interment will be at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Services to be officiated by Rev. James R. Giannantonio. Pallbearers are: Joe Mancuso, Rick Ferguson, Bill Sloan, Carl Schiro, Fred Davis, and Rick Harper. Honorary Pallbearers are: Mark Allen Crutchfield, Ray Bellamy, Chris Guillory, Rodney Duhon, and Bobby Elliott. If you prefer a donation may be made in Ron’s name to a Charity of your choice.
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