John Wesley Kersey passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. with a memorial service following at 12 p.m., at Elam Baptist Church, Elam Church Road, Gray, Georgia 31032. Pastor Adam Bray officiated.
John was born in Augusta, GA on Jan. 25, 1951, to the late Loren and Oreta Henry Kersey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Alvin Kersey, David Kersey, and Raymond (Beth) Kersey.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Army. His father was an Army veteran as well. John attended Baldwin County High School and Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia. He retired from Southern Company with thirty years of service. He was a long-time member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia.
Jan. 25, 1951 - Dec. 16, 2025
John was a history buff, so he taught his history lessons to his family whether they wanted to know or not. In addition to history lessons, he also taught biblical history lessons as well. John’s legacy to his children and grandchildren will be one of compassion, as a loving and patient man filled with faith and devotion.
His empathetic, caring, kindhearted spirit will always be remembered by those who were closest to him.
Simple in heart, a baby’s laugh made him laugh.
John said to his family, “I will carry our love to eternity.”
John is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Beverly Kersey; sons, Wesley Kersey, Denny (Ally) Wood; daughter, Dawn (John) Courson; brother, Philip (Kathy) Kersey; and sister, Christine (Dennis) Patrick.
Grandchildren, Taylor Wood, Ty Wood, Trace Wood, Kayden Smith, Cale Kersey, Keith Kersey, Emily Courson and Wil Courson.
Gray Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of the John Kersey family. You may register your online condolences at graymemorialchapel. com.
