Mark Allan Kernen

Mark Allan Kernen, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in Lakeland. Mr. Kernen was born on February 6, 1968 in Anderson, SC. He worked as a sales representative for many years in the box industry, most recently for Pratt Industries. He attended Lake Ruth Baptist Church in Bartow. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 19 years Sarah Odom Kernen, his two children: Lisa Deanna Kernen and Allan Michael Kernen all of Bartow, his parents: Michael Allan and Mary Jane Kernen of Lakeland, his siblings: Stacy Freeman (Dr. Ben) of Richmond Hill, GA, and Scot Kernen (Tami) of Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 20th from 10-11am at Whidden-McLean in Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00AM at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Ruth Baptist Church, 800 W. Clower Street, Bartow, FL 33830.