KEVIN SCOTT CHURCH's Obituary
The Life and Legacy of Kervin Scott Church, Sr.
Kervin was born in Winter Park, FL, on July 19, 1965, to the late Dorothy Mae and Carey Lamar Church, who were both vocally talented. He attended Edgewater High School where he played football and was a member of the band. Kervin accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age and sang with the youth choir at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church; eventually becoming a soloist. As an adult he continued his love of music playing keyboard and recently learning the bass guitar.
Kervin and LaKia met at their church when they were very young. Kervin's father was the Sunday School Superintendent -- and with Kervin and his brother Merrick in tow, they would pick LaKia up on Sunday mornings to attend Sunday School. Attending Monday Youth meetings together, they became close friends that would eventually blossom into dating. Their ability to talk about everything flourished and soon they realized they were in love and were married on December 21, 1991. They moved from Florida in July of 1997 and later moved into their home in Conyers, GA in 2002, where they raised their children and grandchildren.
Kervin is survived by his wife, LaKia, his four children: Kervin S. Church Jr. (Nisha), Scott T. Church, Brittany L. Church and Gabrielle A. Mathis (Matthew), his 5 grandchildren: Caleb Junior, Skylar Church, Melanie Mathis, Kaceyon Marshall and Angel Mathis. He leaves 2 brothers, Merrick Church, Sr. (Dawn) and Brandon L. Church, Sr., a host of Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and his Goddaughter, Casenia (Cocoa) Tucker. Special acknowledgement of his lifelong friend, Leroy Hendrix, Jr.
Throughout his career, he held positions where his warm demeanor and his passion for helping others could shine through including environmental services, customer service roles and lastly as a licensed semi-truck driver. He began to face health challenges that eventually ended his career in truck driving. Despite the challenges, Kervin was truly a warrior, overcoming some health challenges that many would have given up. He trusted God throughout his health battles and fought hard to be there for his family.
Often people speak of a person's life accomplishments with awards and accolades, but God often rewards character differently.
Kervin was a quiet, kind, humble and honest man who impacted people in so many ways. As a family, we watched Kervin quietly and unannounced, give money and food numerous times to the homeless. He loved his brothers dearly and gave time and advice to them over the years. He devoted his time to being present for his children. He showed up every time to their activities, giving them advice and guiding them through life's challenges. He was an excellent listener and would pray for and with them. He was a confidant to his children's friends, without judgement, and with a gentle spirit, would lend advice and guidance. That easy going spirit was just the balance that his family needed in their home. His love was and remains a living demonstration of the love of Christ.
Kervin was an awesome and proud caretaker of his first three grandchildren, Caleb, Skylar and Melanie, taking care of them until they were ready to go to the nursery. They along with his newest grandchildren, Kaceyon and Angel were his pride and joy and he was looking forward to loving on them and making all kinds of musical noises for them to mimic. In spite of the health challenges over the years, his most important gift was his prayer life. He showed his family by example how the power of prayer and relationship with God were his priority followed by his love of his family. While not recognized by awards, we, his family honor him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Greatest Husband, Father, Granddaddy, Brother, Uncle and Friend.
Kervin S. Church, Sr. peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in the presence of his wife of 33 years. He was 59 years old.
We know that God knows best and that Kervin is now healed and in the presence of the Lord. We pray that you watch over us as we live out your legacy through our lives without you. You are missed every day but forever remembered and loved by your family and friends.
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