Jim Kerns Memorial

While on vacation in Haiti with his fiancée, Michele. Jim died of an apparent heart attack.

On behalf of Jim's family, the 2nd Batallion, 8th Marines are creating this Go Fund Me to help with Jim's funeral arrangements and other expenses associated with his passing.

OBITUARY:

James “Jim” Allen Kerns, 50, of Apex, NC, formerly of Granville, passed away on December 20, 2022. Jim was born in the Philippines on October 20, 1972, to the late Gary Allen Kerns, Sr. and Cora P. Bone Kerns, who survives.

Jim worked at HCL Tech in Cary, NC as a group manager. He was a member of the American Legion, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1991-1995, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his mother, Jim is survived by his daughter: Shaelyn Greagrey Kerns of NC; son: Aiden James Kerns of NC; brothers: Gary Kerns, Jr., Noel Kerns, and Ronald Kerns sisters: Martha Kerns Cochran and Lisa Kerns Flanagan.