Vernon C. Kearns

Vernon C. Kearns, 88, a lifetime resident of Denton, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the home of his daughter.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 7 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Smith, and Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Interment will be held privately at Chapel Hill Methodist Church Cemetery.

Vernon was born June 8, 1934, in Davidson County the son of Thurman Kearns and Essie Russell Kearns. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church. Vernon had worked in the furniture industry most of his adult life and retired from Councill Craftsman Furniture after 20 years of employment. He loved to tend to his chickens, piddle around his home, and attend “legion hut” activities.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Barnes Kearns.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa A. Kearns of Lexington; 2 grandchildren, Davin J. Ball and Brooke A. Ball.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.

Memorials can be made to the charity of the donor’s choosing.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com