James Preston “Jim” Kern, Jr. – Falling Springs Volunteer Fire Department
Mr. James Preston “Jim” Kern, Jr. age 48, of Covington, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany, Low Moor. He was the husband of April Dawn Kern.
Mr. Kern was born April 17, 1976 in Covington, the son of the late James Preston Kern, Sr. and Mary Cook Kern. He was employed as a district 3282 representative by Nalco Inc. Jim was a member of Fincastle Baptist Church. He was also a member of Falling Spring Fire Department for over thirty years as well as a firefighter with the Virginia Forestry Department for several years. Jim was also a member of the Covington Masonic Lodge #171 AF & AM and the Clifton Forge Shrine Club.
In addition to his wife, April, Mr. Kern is survived by his stepchildren, Austin Leavens, Kirsten Leavens and Cole Leavens; his mother-in-law, Vicki Shannon (Clinton); sisters, Deborah “Debbie” Henderson and husband, Mike and Olivia Kern Nicely and husband, Timmy; nieces and nephews, Matt Henderson (Diana), Jacklyn Nicely Shiflett (Jeffrey), Chad Henderson (Kara), Adam Nicely (Katelyn); great nieces and nephews, Izayah Shiflett, Julius Shiflett, Myles Henderson, Cora Henderson, Quinn Henderson, Isla Henderson, Cade Henderson, Emma Nicely and Jayden Hiner.
A family organized memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 4, 2024 at Fincastle Baptist Church- Highland Campus, Covington with Pastor Kevin Cummings and Pastor Jeff Wylde officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday afternoon from 4:30 P.M. until time of service at Fincastle Baptist Church-Highland Campus, Covington.