Kerns, Miner Justus
Passed: 1993-08-20
Age: 85
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Information: Miner Justus Kerns, 85 of Ripley died Aug. 20, 1993 at Eldercare of Ripley after a long illness. He was a Christian and taught Bible school at various community churches for many years. He was a former employee of Kelly's Axe Co., and was a farmer. Surviving: wife, Bertha Wiseman Kerns, son, Justus of Point Pleasant; daughters, Helen Patterson of New Cumberland, Evelyn Freeman of Racine, Ohio, Justava Nuzum Allison of New Cumberland; brothers, Alvin of Oregon, Dale of Alabama; sister, Melba Knight of Florida; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley with the Rev. Creed Pursley officiating. Burial will be in Miner Kerns Cemetery, Parrish Hill Road, U.S. 33, near Ripley. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.