Nov 25, 1938 – Jun 21, 2026

Matthew L. Kersey, Sr., 87, of Bumpass, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Buford Kersey, Ann Nicholas, Margaret K. Tiller and Wiley Kersey, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anne W. Kersey; children, Matthew L. Kersey, Jr., and his wife, Cherie, daughter, Jeannine Kersey Johnson and her husband, Shane. Papa also leaves a legacy of four grandchildren, Caroline Miller (Ryan), Matthew Kersey (Mariah), Fenton Johnson and Lincoln Johnson and his great-grandson, Raylan Scott. He was born in Hopeful, VA on November 25, 1938 and was raised in Holly Grove, VA. He went on to graduate from Louisa High School in 1957 and met the love of his life, Anne, on a blind date which began their over 65 year marriage. Matt took over J.W. Kersey and Son General Merchandise in Inez, VA (a.k.a. Downtown Holly Grove) from his father in 1963. Matt ran the store as M.L. Kersey General Merchandise and stoked the potbellied stove until he retired in 2019. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Hopeful Baptist Church, 14340 Hopeful Church Rd., Montpelier, VA 23192, where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hopeful Baptist Church.