Alvin George Kerns

Alvin George Kerns obituary, Rocky Face, GA

Alvin George Kerns

Alvin Kerns Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Homes on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Mr. Alvin George Kerns, age 77 of Dalton, passed on Friday, November 7, 2025 at his home.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Elaine Maier Kerns and a sister, Norma Edwards.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Diane Barnett Kerns; son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Sue Kerns; daughters and son-in-law, Kate ( Joe ) Vance, Kim Brown, Kris Shambeau, Katni Padgett, Kindra (JR) Chorak; sisters, Sus Foster, Peggy Helsel, Carol (Jack) Collins, Betty (Lyn) Forbes; brother, Rick Kerns; grandchildren, Clayton, Karen Ann, Justin, Joshua, Jeremy, Jolene, Chantel, Lance, Kira, Lexi, John Tyler, Charles and numerous great-grandchildren, also nieces and nephews.
Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.
Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home of Dalton. For more information, please call 706-259-7455.
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