Henry Lee Kerce

Henry Lee Kerce, 89, of Baconton, GA., died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Kerce served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force, where he retired after many years of faithful service. After his military career Mr. Kerce continued to serve his country in the civil service. He was a 32degree Mason and Shriner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Kerce a daughter, Charlotte Harris and a brother Marvin Kerce.

Survivors include his children, Dennis Kerce (Julie) of Stockbridge, GA., Jayme Phillips (Robert) of Atascadero, CA., Michael Kerce (Cindy) of Doerun, GA., James Williams (Susan) of San Bernardino, CA., and Rhonda Tyson (Glenn) of Albany, GA., 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Shriners Hospital’s for children 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate

A memorial service will be held at a later date.