REV KERRY W ANDREWS

Rev. Kerry W. Andrews age 46 of York died Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at Lincoln.

He was born June 3, 1958 at Carthage, ILL to Ward and Roslyn (Beyer) Andrews. He was a 1976 graduate of Aurora High School and then graduated from Doane College in 1980. Kerry was currently serving as pastor of New Heights Assembly of God Church in York. Prior to moving to York he was the associate pastor of the Abundant Life Christian Center at Grand Island. He also owned and operated a Ben Franklin store in Aurora from 1985-1988. He enjoyed participating in community theater in both the Aurora and York communities and singing in the ‘LaCanerata’ group in Grand Island for ten years. He currently served as President of the York Ministerial Alliance. On August 11, 1984 he was married to Linda Thiede at Grand Island.

He is survived by his wife Linda of York, son Taylor of York and a daughter Tessa also of York. His parents Ward and Roslyn Andrews of Aurora, two brothers, Keith and his wife Vicki Andrews of Defuniak Springs, FL., and Kent Andrews of Oakland, CA., His father and mother in law Orrin and his wife Joan Thiede of Springview, NE., A sister in law Cheri and her husband John Pauls of Colorado Springs, Co. Many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a nephew.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday at New Heights Assembly of God Church in York with the Rev. Robert Nazarenus officiating. There will be no viewing of the body however the family will greet friends and neighbors Thursday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 pm., at the mortuary. Closed casket visitation will begin after 1:00 p.m., Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to the family.