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Christopher E. Kerns 44 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 25, 1979 to the late Doid W. and Susan L. Kerns.
He was a technician for Spectrum. In his later life , he participated in running half mile marathons, a disc jockey and loved all types of music.
Christopher is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (John) Parker of Dunlap, Illinois; nephews Daniel, Noah (Adara) and Samuel; great nephew, James; aunts and uncles, Barb and Jim Karr and Sheila and Peter Tenenbaum and several cousins. He was devoted and loved his dog, Wallace.
Caring Cremation® is being handled by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LANCASTER, OHIO. A memorial service and reception to follow on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Allen Chapel Church, 221 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Fairfield Area Humane Society, 1721 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 in his memory.
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