Mr. Louis Christopher Kerlick III

Mr. Louis Christopher Kerlick, III, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

Mr. Kerlick was born in Murray, Kentucky on November 17, 1952, to the late Louis Christopher Kerlick, Jr. and Bess (Thurman) Kerlick. Mr. Kerlick retired from Briggs and Stratton and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a 1970 graduate from Murray High School and later received his bachelor’s degree from Murray State University.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Kerlick was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Janie Kerlick.

Mr. Kerlick is survived by one brother, James Michael Kerlick; one niece, Katie Kerlick Calhoun and husband Michael; one great niece, Hope Calhoun; one great nephew, Nick Calhoun all of Madisonville, Kentucky; his aunt, Lanette Thurman of Murray, Kentucky; as well as several cousins and dear friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Bro. Keith Inman and John Dale will officiate, and burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First Baptist Church, World Mission Offering, 203 South 4th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com