John (Bill) Kearns passed away Sunday October 25, 2020. He was born October 30, 1936 in Salem, West Virginia. Bill joined the U.S. Army 1952 and served faithfully for over 20 years. After retiring from the Army Bill worked as an insurance salesman and real estate broker. He was a dedicated community leader volunteering his time to countless actives. Bill kept up with "what was going on" and was current in news and politics. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and teacher for his entire family. He will forever hold a dear and precious place in each of their hearts. He was preceded in death by daughter, Maria Lynn Kearns; father, William Kearns; mother, Mary Nutter Kearns; mother-in-law Betty McIntyre; mother of his children, Edna M Kearns.

He is survived by wife, Kathy Kearns, daughter, Mary A Garnison and husband Albert, sons, John W Kearns Jr and Chester P Kearns, grandchildren, Albert W Garrison, Tessa M Garrison Fralne, Heather M Garrison Hall, Serena C Kearns, John W Kearns III, Charly Rojas, Derek J Kearns, Christy L Castleman, Denver P Kearns, Dulce M Kearns and Donovan W Kearns. He loved being their "PaPaw". Bill is also survived by abundance of extended love ones including numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services with full military honors for John (Bill) Kearns will be 3PM Saturday October 31, 2020 at Kearns Family Cemetery at 22121 Hwy 331 North, Paxton, FL. with John Lovelady officiating.

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