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Stanford Kearns Obituary

Stanford R. Kearns, 54, U.S. Army Veteran, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2012. He was born March 5, 1957 in Washington D.C., to the union of Allen and Clara Kearns. Both parents preceded him in death. He enjoyed attending church, watching football and was big on being physically fit. He leaves to cherish his memory, 4 children, Stanford Ray Kearns Jr., Shawn Kearns, Ebony Kearns, Jada Kearns, 9 grandchildren, 1 sister, Vera McCree, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Angelus Funeral Directors, 1104 S Circle Dr. Funeral Service 11:00am, Thursday, January 26, 2012, Lakeside Church of Christ 603 S. Hancock. Interment Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 24, 2012.

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Loren Bess

March 6, 2023

Wow!!! I'm totally in shock! I met Stan at Fort Campbell, KY. He was a very nice person and kind. Very physically active. be it swimming, playing tennis, running or basketball. It was a pleasure knowing him and he is definitely missed.
May God continue to cover his love ones.

Tommy Johnson

March 19, 2012

I grew up with Stanford in Bluefield. My BD is March 6, 1957, one day after STanford's. I Live in Houston, TX and had not seen or heard of Stanford's whereabouts for many decades. May he rest in peace. Bluefield was a great place to grow up in. I have many rich memories of growing up in Bluefield. My sincere sympathy is extended to all family and friends.

Tommy Johnson
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Dee Dee Thomas

March 5, 2012

Oh my goodness. I did not know until today. Stan was mostly friends with my Brother Charles, but we grew up in the same town (Bluefield, WV). He is having a happy birthday in heaven on this day. God bless his family -- you are in my prayers. Always with Love,

Jada Kearns

February 26, 2012

Thank you all so much for your support. I miss my daddy so much. But I know he's smiling down on all of us in hopes that he'll see us soon. (Not too soon). He was the best dad in the world to me. I'm just happy he's home now. Again thank you so so much for supporting my family through this hard, difficult time that we face. I'll pray for you guys- Jada Kearns

February 21, 2012

Thanks for serving and for being a good neighbor. I'm glad the internment was at Ft. Logan - you deserve it. Enjoy heaven!
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Ebony Kearns

February 15, 2012

Thanks to all.. My dad was truly love and will always be missed!! Just reading some of your comments just made my heart melt as well as put a smile on my face. I know its hard but just know he's in a beautiful better place now!! To my brothers, sister, aunt Vera and his close friends know we have each other to get thru this tough time. Just think everytime your feeling down of the good happy moments or times you shared to put a smile on your face and laugther in your heart. I love you all..

Ebony Kearns

February 15, 2012

Thanks to all!! My dad was truely loved and will definitly be missed. Just reading your comments makes my heart melt but it also put a smile on my face. I just wont to say to my brothers, sister, aunt Vera and his close friends that it maybe hard to accept his gone but just know he's in a beautiful place now and he'll alway be smiling down on you. (With that smile we all loved) when your sad just think about those memories that put laugther in your heart and a smile on your face. again thanks to all..Ebony Kearns

Ebony Kearns

February 15, 2012

Thanks to all.. My dad was deeply loved and will be truly missed.. Just reading some of these comments just makes my heart melt and definitly put a smile on my face as well as in my heart.. To my brothers, sister, and aunt Vera just know he's in a better place now and he'll always be smiling down on you.. I love you all and when your sad just think of the good times or memories you shared to put laugthter in your heart and that smile on your face.

Vera

February 5, 2012

Thank you so much for all the heartfelt sympathy. I am so happy to learn that my brother was not only a good man but also a good friend, father, Christian and brother. Thank and God bless you all. I love you, Stan.

Miss you daddy!

Jada Kearns

February 5, 2012

Stan, watching the last 49ers game goofing off. RIP

Jada Kearns

February 5, 2012

Steven Butler

January 31, 2012

Stan, it was truly a blessing to know you, work out with you, talk about the Lord with you. Your friendship was something I cherished. I will miss you and look to see you in the great "By and By". I know Jesus welcomed you home by saying, "Well done thy good and faithful servant, sit down and rest from all your Labors. We Love You and Miss Mou. Pastor Steve Butler, House of Deliverance COGIC, Colorado Springs, CO

January 29, 2012

Stan was part of the Jones and Vine Street gang. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vera and the family.
Brenda Martin Jamison

Audrey Wisdom Keys

January 28, 2012

Stan was a neighbor when we were young! I thought of Stan and others walking out the street telling jokes and full of laughter. There was a cherry tree by the old school and the boys would climb and get cherries. Great memories! I am sorry to hear of his passing. May the peace of God comfort the family.

Vincent Reynolds

January 27, 2012

It is very sad when your famly/friends pass away that we grew up with and we really were like brothers and sisters during our generation.
Not ever hearing or seeing that family/friend member again, is the saddest feeling of all..
You are in Gods Hands Now (Stan)ford R Kearns...
Rest in peace my Friend n Brother...
Vincent (Bird) Reynolds Switzerland)

ACIE SIMMONS JR

January 26, 2012

SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF STANFORD
WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER AND HE WILL BE
MISSED VERY MUCH BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.

PAM & CD JEFFERIES

January 26, 2012

EBONY AND FAMILY SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF
STANFORD OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL

KELVIN HADEN

January 26, 2012

REST IN PEACE STAN WILL MISS TALKING ABOUT SPORTS AND FAMILY WITH STAN.
VERA MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU HOPE TO SEE
YOU AGIAN.

Julie Francisco

January 26, 2012

My heart aches. We had reconnected on Facebook after 35 years since we left high school. Stanford was a sweet and funny guy and everyone loved to be in his presence. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with his family. I pray you will seek the comfort of God during this difficult time.

JEFFERY SIMMONS

January 26, 2012

REST IN PEACE STAN
JEFF SIMMONS
BLUEFIELD WV

DIANE PERRY

January 26, 2012

EBONY STAN VERA AND FAMILY SORRY FOR THE
PASSING OF STAN AS WE CALLED HIM IN THE OLD DAYS OF SCHOOL. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH STANFORD UNTIL HE LEFT BLFD.
A VERY GOOD PERSON TO KNOW.
DIANE PERRY SIMMONS
CLASS 1976 BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Mary Myers

January 25, 2012

Rest in Peace Stan, it was in high school that we met and wow, God has taken another home, may your family be consolde. Mary Myers (friend from West Virginia)

Greg Lawson

January 25, 2012

You will be truly missed my Dear Friend! Rest in Peace, no more worries or sorrow where you are. Gods Hands

Paul Dow

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace my brother you will always be remembered. May God bless his family and friends. Paul Dow

Bob Payton

January 25, 2012

I ment he was a happy man not a baptist that I know of.

Bob Payton

January 25, 2012

Stan I met a couple of times. I watched him from across the street where my friend lives. He was putting up Christmas lights this year. He was a baptism man. God Bless you Stan and your family.

EMILY CRAWFORD

January 25, 2012

REST IN PEACE YOU WERE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED."EMILY CRAWFORD BLUEFIELD WV"

Ann Banks

January 25, 2012

you will be truly missed my friend.

Denise Bailey

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace my friend and high school classmate you will be missed.

Linda Musick-Akers

January 25, 2012

Just found out and am truly saddened by this news. I had to pleasure of knowing him during Jr. & Sr. High School years. I remember him as a wonderful, caring person with a great personality. He will be remembered fondly by many of his classmates and sadly missed.

Paul Reynolds jr.

January 25, 2012

Really going to miss this guy. A great schoolmate, and friend. May God bring comfort to his family, and friends.

Alex Crawley

January 25, 2012

Rest in peace Stan. My condolences to the family. May God be with you all! Stan and I were classmates in the class of 1976 and he will be truly missed!

Meyish Blair

January 25, 2012

God bless Stan and his family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 24, 2012

May god bless you all, its still a stock '" he will always be my brother"


Harry McCree Jr ( Pittsburgh,Pa)

Elke & Al Drayton

January 24, 2012

It really hasn't sunken in that Stan is gone to both of us, but we know he is in a better place now and we know he is still singing up there. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.

Robin (M) Boldoe

January 24, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Stan's family, from Stan's (Army Retired) Neighbor (5029). I am so lost for words right now, and my heart is broken to know that I was not there for him at the time of need, when he would normally just pickup the phone, or walk three (3) doors to my house to borrow some sugar, or even get a plate of food for the holidays, etc. Stan and I lived only three (3) houses away from each other until I moved to VA in 2010, to be with my now deceased little sister, but Stan and I still remained friends.

I arranged a 50th birthday party for Stan and a good friend of mine, who was celebrating her 50th birthday as well. Stan was really excited and very greatful for acknowledging his birthday.

My prayer is that GOD will continue to quickly heal the family's hearts, and especially Ms. Jada, who truly had her daddy's heart and attention at all times.

Stan will truly be in my heart and deeply missed. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance! From Stan's Neighbor and Friend, With Love Robin (Massenburg) Boldoe-5029 Hawk Meadow...

January 24, 2012

This was a very gentle soul lost too soon. I meet and had the pleasure of fellowshinping with stanford on many ocassions. My families condolences are with you all now.

Robin Ryines

January 24, 2012

Michelle and Ms Jada, may God continue to bless and keep you his always. Love Robin

Tenise Nicole McGhee

January 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Hard to believe he is gone, I just saw Stan in December. May God comfort the family.

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