JAMES "JIMMY" KERNS, age 33, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on September 19, 1983 in Dayton to Edward Bruce and Robin (McNutt) Kerns.

Jimmy is survived by one brother and his spouse: Mathew Kerns and Dan McManus of Dayton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by one sister: Heather Kerns.

Jimmy attended Riverside of Miami County, where he received his Certificate of Completion.  He attended First United Church of Christ in Troy.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside of Miami County, 1625 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.