Ronald L. Kearns Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald Lee “Ron” Kearns, age 69 of Jackson, passed away peacefully on June, 4, 2022 at Adena Pike Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1953, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late James A. Kearns and Emma Jean (Munyan) Kearns. Ron was a 1971 Jackson High School graduate and worked as a machinist at D.T.&I and later at Jackson Plastics and General Mills. He loved drag racing, held IHRA records and won numerous events, in addition to operating Kearns Brothers Automotive with his brother David. Ron was an avid Ohio State and Jackson Ironmen Football fan and loved spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Teresa “Diane” Kearns, in addition to his daughter Ronda (Aaron) Kearns-Strawser. Also surviving are his brother, Steve (Judy) Kearns and sister Sallie Kearns Franklin, grandchildren, Riley Strawser, Aden Strawser and Zack McGowan, nephews David Kearns, Steven Kearns, Markus Kearns and nieces Krystal Keaton Rawlins, Amanda Kearns-Jenkins and Adrianna Kearns. He is preceded in death by brothers David Kearns, James “Jimmy” Kearns, Bobby Kearns, sister Marjan (Kearns) Keaton and nephew JD Franklin. Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8PM Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com

Ronald L. Kearns

April 12, 1953 - June 4, 2022