LANCASTER, SC::::::::: Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Kersey, age 39, of 1574 Dirt Road, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born September 13, 1972 in Lancaster County, the son of Marvin Wayne Kersey and Faye Johnson Kersey and was the husband of Erin Rushing Kersey. Mr. Kersey was a Physical Education Teacher at Indian Land Elementary School and a Wrestling Coach for Indian Land High School. Mr. Kersey earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Development and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration all from University of SC, was a member of the USC Gamecock Club and Covenant Baptist Church. Mr. Kersey was survived by his wife; Erin Rushing Kersey of the home, a son; Lowdan Kersey, 2 daughters; Madeline and Julianna Kersey all of the home, his parents; Wayne and Faye Kersey of Lancaster; a brother; Clayton Kersey of Charleston, and a sister; Laura K. Beckham and her husband Tim of Lancaster. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Kersey will be 2:00 pm Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Covenant Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Bert Welch and Rev. Trent McLaughlin. Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.The Family of Mr. Kersey will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, October 7, 2011 at Hartley Funeral Home and the family suggest memorials be made to Lancaster County Wrestling Fund, c/o Wayne and Faye Kersey, 2169 Flat Creek Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.