Austin Layne Karns Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-09T15:00:00
End: 2025-08-09T16:00:00
Location: Journey Church

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Austin Layne Karns (Joplin, Missouri), whose life came to an end on July 31, 2025 at the age of 34, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Austin Layne Karns to show support.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Dr. A. L. "Britt", Donna Karns, R. Andy and Jean Layne; and his uncle Randy Layne.

He is survived by: his mother Jamie Karns; his brother Alex; his sister-in-law Heather; and his sibling's children, Karliah and Landon of Joplin. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the 3RK-9 Search Foundation at http://www.3rk9sf.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

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Journey Church
301 S McKinley Ave, Joplin, MO 64801

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Aug 09

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Journey Church
301 S McKinley Ave, Joplin, MO 64801

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