Jim Kern, age 49, of Highland, passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Brandon Kern. Cherished son of James Kern and Mary Strayer. Dear brother of Maureen (Mark) Hoye, Tim (Karen) Kern and Kevin (Jennifer) Kern. Treasured uncle of Alissa Hoye, Nick Hoye, Emily Harris, Kasmin Kern and Kayley Kern. Proud great-uncle of Aria Wood. Son-in-law of Candous (the late John) Priestley. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm and Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 10:00am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00am at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland. Burial at Highland Cemetery, Highland. Share a memory at www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com