James Oakley Kerns's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2025 in Columbus, Georgia

James Oakley Kerns

May 22, 1946 - August 7, 2025 (79 years old)

Columbus, Georgia

James Oakley Kerns's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2025 in Columbus, Georgia

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Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Phenix City

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James Oakley Kerns

May 22, 1946 - August 7, 2025 (79 years old)

Columbus, Georgia

James Oakley Kerns Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Oakley Kerns of Columbus, Georgia. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Oakley Kerns to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Vasbinder and Charles Kerns; and his siblings, Edward Kerns and Audrey Spears. He is survived by: his wife Christine Kerns; his sons, Scott Kerns and James "Smo" Kerns; his grandchildren, Maggie, Lucas, Kurk and TJ; his great great grandchild Kamrun; and his nieces, April and Tammy.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Parkhill Cemetery (4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Phenix City



Thu

Aug 14

Graveside service

10:00 AM

Parkhill Cemetery
4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

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