Mr. Ronald Anderson Kerley, 73, of Cooleemee, died on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born Oct. 13, 1950,in Rowan County to the late Carmel Cran and Pauline Kopelia Anderson Kerley. Ronald enjoyed car racing and served in U.S. Army.He also worked for the Spillman family over 40 years.

Survivors include: his brother, Steve Kerley (Sarah); and several cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 at Lambert Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury with military honors. The family invites friends to visit with them at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.