Kernel

Rehobson

Senior Pastor Reverend Kernel S. Rehobson, 43, of Goodman, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at the First Congregational Church in Neosho, Missouri. Kernel entered this life on September 10, 1963 in Pohnpei, Micronesia born to the union of Clement and Resel (Saimon). He was raised in Pohnpei and in 1990 he moved with his family to California and to Goodman, Missouri in 1992. On May 2, 1984 he was united in marriage to Lovihna J. Jack and to this union 3 sons and 1 daughter were born. For 6 years he was employed at the Wal-Mart store in Neosho, Missouri. He owned and operated the L&K Island Market in Goodman and Springdale, Arkansas. Kernel was a man of great faith. He was Senior Pastor of the UCCPM Church that held services at the First Congregational Church in Neosho. Kernel was a well respected leader and pillar of the Micronesian community. Kernel was a true family man and avid sports enthusiast who loved baseball and softball. He was very loving, caring, giving, understanding, kind and humble husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Jimmy Rehobson. Kernel is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lovihna Rehobson of the home; three sons, Kernel Rehobson, Jr. of Goodman, Missouri, Kevin Rehobson of Springfield, Missouri and Kurt Rehobson of Goodman, Missouri; a daughter, Kimberly Biza of the state of Arizona; 3 grandchildren; his mother, Resel Saimon of Goodman, Missouri; a brother, Kelson Rehobson and a sister, Liwihner Rehobson both of Goodman, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services are 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007 in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. Burial will follow in the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Missouri. Visitation and viewing services will be held on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Goodman Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Homes in Anderson and Goodman, Missouri.