Kernis Paul Saltzman

Memorial services were held Saturday, Feb. 16, at The Cowboy Church of Ellis County in Waxahachie, Texas, for Kernis Paul Saltzman, 73, who passed away Feb. 12, 2019.
Josh Whistler, youth minister of Cowboy Church of Ellis County, officiated the service.
Kernis’ body was willed to UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, with hopes that much can be learned about bone marrow failure diseases.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlene L. Saltzman of Waxahachie, Texas; three children, Scott A. Saltzman of Lake Charles, Jill Martinez (Todd) of Cambodia, and Ted A. Saltzman (Ellen) of Waxahachie, Texas; six grandchildren, a great source of pride and joy, Spencer (Navi) and Caroline Jackson, Ian and Helena Martinez, Damien and Kolton Saltzman; one sister, Velta (Pelton) Miller; three brothers, E.J. Saltzman, Wilson J. Saltzman and Thomas (Linda) Mire, all of Crowley; one brother-in-law, Glenn (Nina) Landry of Houston, Texas.
Kernis was preceded in death by his step-father Joseph Mire; mother Mildred Meaux Mire; biological father, Watson J. Saltzman; and brother, Western Saltzman.
Kernis loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He appreciated his doctor’s understanding that he wanted to honor and obey God through his journey with bone marrow diseases. He was very thankful to the Christian community for their many prayers offered on his behalf.