Jim Kerns Obituary, Death – James C. Kerns, Sr., who was 78 years old at the time of his death on December 9, 2022 at six o’clock in the morning, passed away in Good Samaritan Hospital. Jim Kerns was born in Vincennes on March 23, 1944, and he has remained a resident of that city ever since. His parents, James E. Kerns and Esther (Atkinson) Kerns, are his biological grandparents. Jim Kerns was not only his son’s name, but also the name of his father.
Jim was a farmer who had a strong affection for all types of animals, but especially his horses, cattle, dogs, and other canine friends. In particular, Jim cherished his canine companions. Jim has a wide array of interests, some of which include attending gatherings known as “tractor pulls,” collecting vintage pieces of farm machinery, and making his own ice cream. Kimberly Downen, his daughter, calls the town of Monroe City, Indiana, her home. Vincennes, Indiana is where his son James C. Kerns, Jr. and his wife Joyce have made their home.
His grandchildren, Jeremy Hollis and his wife Ashley, J.D. Hollis and Cody Akers, Kristen Jones and her husband Alex, Racheal Kerns and Xavier Burns, and Jacob Kerns; and his great grandchildren, Jillian and Paxton Hollis; as well as Jim’s children. Jeremy Hollis and his wife Ashley. Kristen Jones and her husband Alex. Racheal Kerns and Xavier Burns. Jacob Kerns. His great-grand Before Jim Kerns passed away, both of his parents, James E. and Esther Kerns, had already passed away. Jim’s dying came after their deaths.
Funeral services for Jim will be place at Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 1:30 pm, and Pastor Trevor Murry will preside over the event. Jim passed away on December 16, 2022. On Friday, December 16, 2022, Jim passed away peacefully. Everyone who knew and cared about Jim is warmly invited to pay their respects during the funeral ceremony that will be done in his honor. The service will be held in his honor and will be performed in his honor.