Gregory Allan Kerns' Obituary
Gregory Allan Kerns, 65 of Fort Myers, FL was surrounded by family when he passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers following a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born March 23, 1949 in Bellefontaine, OH, the son of Merlin and Bettie Jo (Wehner) Kerns. He attended Ohio State University and married Carole Henderson on December 19, 1970, in Bellefontaine, OH. Following the blizzard of 1978, sunshine was on the horizon when they decided to move to Ft. Myers, FL. Greg was an operations manager in the construction industry throughout his career and recently worked for ADB Homes. His main passions were offshore fishing in South Florida and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed boating, Ohio State Football, classic cars, NASCAR, and dancing. He displayed an exceptional, no-nonsense work ethic, which continued even on the day he passed. He was a very kind, good-hearted man who was always there for those in need. Surviving are his loving wife, Carole; children, Richard Allan Kerns and his wife Kay of Cape Coral, FL; Alison Elizabeth Ross and her husband Doug of Orlando, FL; Amy Jo Kerns, granddaughter Kylie, grandson James Dylan of Estero, FL; brother, Steven Kerns of Bellefontaine; mother-in-law Betty Jones; and his princess, Holly. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 13 at 1pm at Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Dr., Fort Myers 33967. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research Institute, www.cancerresearch.org. The Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home has been entrusted with Greg’s care. Condolences may be left to the family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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