Fred George Kern III

Fred George Kern III obituary, Elizabeth City, NC

Fred George Kern III

Fred Kern Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Jan. 14, 2026.
Fred George Kern III, age 75, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away at his home on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL, on December 29, 1949, to the late Fred George Kern, Jr. and Charlene Samuelson Kern. He lived in Park Forest, IL, during his childhood.
Fred is survived by his adult daughter, Susan Belle Davis-Kienscherf, nee Kern (Daryn), and his sisters, Lori Barry (John) and Roberta "Bobbi" Kern. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Fred George Kern IV.
Inurnment will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery (date and time to be determined).
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Kern family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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