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1916
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2016
John Cernac Obituary
Mr. Cernac grew up in Fort Bragg and attended Fort Bragg High School. John drove forklift at the Fort Bragg mill for 32 years, retiring in 1978. He was an Army veteran of WWII and belonged to the American Legion. He loved baseball and played for the Fort Bragg Loggers. John had an amazing memory and loved to tell stories about Fort Bragg's history.
Mr. Cernac is survived by his daughter, Kathy Costa; his grandchildren, Justin Costa, Shane Costa and Brandon Costa; seven great-grandchildren; and his brother, Norman Cernac.
John was predeceased by Blanch Burkholder, Carolyn Ciro, Chester Cernac, Alex Cernac and Albert Cernac.
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