Donald Joe Kerns, 87, of Booker, TX passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Perryton with Ron French officiating. Music will be congregational singing. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Donald Joe was born September 18, 1934 in Gray, OK to Leo Walter and Stella (Lile) Kerns.  He married Ouida Burks on December 23, 1954 in Wolfforth, TX. He loved his cats, hunting, fishing, metal detecting, photography, wood working, Nascar, and camping in the mountains. He was a Chevrolet Man. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Booker.

He is survived by his wife, Ouida, of the home; son, Ross and Tomi Kerns of Amarillo, TX; daughter, Kathy and Blake Long of Morrison, CO; grandchildren, Adam and Cassie Kerns and MacKenzie Long; great grandchildren, Levi and Luke Kerns.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

The family requests memorials to Tipton Children's Home, P.O. Box 370, Tipton, OK 73570 or to the charity of your choice.