Jack Weil Kuhn

KUHN, JR., Jack W. – Age 62, passed away suddenly Friday, January 13, 2012 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Born August 10, 1949 in Nashville, TN. Mr. Kuhn is preceded in death by parents, Lois H. Kuhn and Jack W. Kuhn, Sr. Survived by sister, Carol Silver (Steve); brothers, Jeffrey Kuhn (Pam) Walter Kuhn (Beth); niece, Karen Lerman (Josh); nephews, Josh Kuhn, Zack Kuhn, Jake Kuhn; great-niece, Alexa Lerman. Mr. Kuhn spent much of his life in the mental health industry. He was in case management for Henderson Mental Health Center, Nova Southeastern University, and South Florida State Hospital all in Ft. Lauderdale. Mr. Kuhn was the owner of The Greenery Garden Center and Personnel Director of Kuhn’s Big K. Stores in Nashville. He was also a rehabilitation Therapist for South Florida State Hospital and Simple Dreams, Inc. Mr. Kuhn had many professional accomplishments including: Board Member, Henderson Mental Health, NAACP Award for Effective Leadership in Case Management; Case Manager of the Year, 2001 City of Fort Lauderdale; Case Manager of the Year 1998; National Association of Case Management Award for Heroism; Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services, 1993; Certificates of Recognition South Florida State Hospital, 1991, 1992 and 1993; Member of the Association of Case Management. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Temple Chapel, 5015 Harding Road, Nashville, TN with Rabbi Mark Schiftan officiating. Burial will follow at Temple Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Josh Kuhn, Karen Lerman, Carol Silver, Zack Kuhn, Bruce Hainsfurther and Steve Coehn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Henderson Behavioral Health, 4740 North State Road 7 #201, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 or the charity of your choice Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Jeff and Pam Kuhns Home. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home, Nashville, Tennessee.