Kerry Ezell Carothers

October 19, 1957 - September 24, 2018

Kerry Carothers, age 60, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Fonda Specialty Care in Fonda, Iowa. There are no services planned. Kerry Ezell Carothers, the son of Stanley and Mary (Gater) Carothers, was born on October 19, 1957 in Water Valley, Mississippi. In his youth, Kerry moved with his family to Chicago, Illinois. Kerry followed his father’s footsteps in the restaurant business. He worked at Binyons and later at his father’s restaurant which was called Stanley’s Place. He learned all facets of restaurant business from his father and eventually became a chef. In 2006, he moved to Storm Lake where he worked at Tyson until he was hurt in an automobile accident. In his free time, Kerry enjoyed fishing and watching football. He was also a talented artist through his drawing and writing. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Mary Carothers of Storm Lake, Iowa; daughter, Shelley “Baby Doll” Carter of Chicago, Illinois; nieces, nephews, and great nieces; brothers, Stanley Jr. and Rod Carothers, both of Storm Lake, Iowa; and sister, Carolyn “C.C.” Carothers of Des Moines, Iowa. Kerry was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Carothers.