Gerald Kenneth Earnest, Jr.

February 28, 1960 - October 4, 2021

Gerald Kenneth Earnest Jr, "Jerry", 61, of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Arcadia, FL, passed away on October 4, 2021. He was born February 28, 1960 in Plant City, FL, to Gerald Earnest Sr. and Shirley Earnest. He was blessed with an ingenious technical mind, having spent his professional life in construction, founding Earnest Construction Management, which specialized in concrete. He was also a gifted gardener and avid boater on Lake Norman. Most important to him was his family, and he will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kelley Louise Earnest and his sons Jarrett Kenneth Earnest of New York, NY, and Marshal Dylan Earnest of Charlotte, NC; and his stepson Richard Reese Harvin and grandson Rylan Reese Harvin of Arcadia, FL. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 10 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, NC. For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC864hAs96dTRLVVL1la0Qlw/videos?view=2&flow=list Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Earnest family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.