Alphus James Kearns

A. James Kearns, Jr. was born to A. James and Mildred Kearns on October 27, 1920 in Sanger, CA. He graduated from Sanger Union High School and enlisted in the Navy, serving in the Pacific Fleet on board the USS Indianapolis during World War II. Jim and Gladys, his wife of 70 years, lived in Fresno most of their lives; and moved to Bakersfield in April 2012 to be close to their son, Rodney. The Lord called Jim home in his sleep on February 18, 2013. Our thanks to ProCare Hospice for their loving care of Jim in his final weeks of life.

After the war Jim worked as Service Manager for Garrett's Furniture in Fresno for 32 years before retirement in 1985. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #509, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Edison Social Club, Sanger Masonic Lodge #316 and the Moose Lodge.

Jim is survived by his wife, Gladys, son Rodney Kearns and his wife Peggy of Bakersfield, grand-daughter Dana Stamp and husband Scott, great-grandchildren Taylor and Samantha of Medford, Oregon. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothea Beck. Interment will be at Bakersfield National cemetery following a private family service.