Michael A. "Creeper" Kerns, 25, of Powhatan, passed away doing what he loved on July 22, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Donna (Bryan) Smith of Richmond; father, Jimmy (Amy) Kerns of Powhatan; brother, Chris Kerns (Kristina) of Midlothian; nephew, Baylor; maturnal grandmother, Carol (Jesse) Romer of Richmond; paturnal grandmother, Doris "Nanny" Kerns of Powhatan; paturnal grandfather, Barry "Pappy" Kerns of Richmond; step grandmother, Mary Francisco of Deltaville; uncle, Tommy (Heather) Kerns of Moseley; aunt, Beth (Scott) Jordan of Appomattox; step brothers, Barry, Stephen, Scott; step sister, Toni; his second parents, Jacques and Lisa Gits of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan and where services will be held Wednesday at 11 am. Interment Gits Family Cemetery, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Powhatan Equine Rescue League, P.O.Box 986 Powhatan, Va. 23139, or at perlhorses.org.