Brian Cairns

1983 - 2020

IRON STATION, NORTH CAROLINA — Brian Charles Cairns, 37, of Iron Station, North Carolina, passed away Saturday December 12, 2020.

Brian was born on August 12, 1983 in Alton, IL to Charles D. Cairns and Theresa Alben Cairns. He graduated from Central Cabarrus High School in 2001and went on to study engineering at UNCC. Brian had a lifelong passion for baseball, both as a player and as a fan. He was the catcher for his high school team as well as several AAU travel teams. He was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan and was looking forward to passing this passion on to his children. Brian worked for Dale Earnhardt Inc. as a Programmer/CNC Specialist, where he was respected by co-workers, often being referred to as the "quiet giant" due to his quiet and reserved demeanor and tall stature.

Brian loved his family fiercely and thoroughly loved being a husband and Dad. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, hiking in the mountains, playing disc golf and gardening. He also enjoyed cooking and was a self-taught guitar player, inspired by some of his favorite musicians, including The Allman Brothers and Lynard Skynyrd.

Brian is survived by his wife, Kerry Renee Cairns, their children Kylee Brooke Cairns (10) and Pete Charles Cairns (2); his parents Charles and Theresa Cairns of Brighton; his sister Sara Tucker and her husband Michael Tucker and their children Daisy, Elijah and Grady, all of Concord; and his in-laws, Eddie and Mary Ellis of Conway, South Carolina.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Hilda Alben and Charles (Pete) and Virginia Cairns, all of Brighton.

Out of an abundance of caution, and for the safety of everyone during this unprecedented time, a memorial service will be planned when it is safe to gather.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial for the family may be sent to Wilkinson Funeral Home, PO Box 344, Concord, NC 28026.

Condolences may be sent to wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.

Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the Cairns family.