Jack Milton Kern Jr.

Star- Jack Milton Kern, Jr., age 59, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Jack Kern was born in Montgomery County on May 15, 1962, to Jack Milton Kern Sr. and Louise Deaton King. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack M. Kern Sr. and stepfather, Ronald King.

He is survived by his wife, Ella McLaughlin Kern of the home; daughter, Paige Kern of the home; son, Jack M Kern III (Leeann) of Glenville; stepsons, Justin Hamlett (Breanna) of Asheboro and Dalton Hamlett of Asheboro; mother, Louise Deaton King of Star; sister, Cathy Kern Haynes (Rich) of Pinehurst.  Grandchildren, Kaylee Kern, Jaxon Kern, JJ Hamlett, Jayin Hamlett and Jaysek Hamlett.

Jack Kern’s body will lie in repose on Monday, October 11, 2021, from 1:00-5:00pm at Phillips Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 4:00 pm at Star United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kay Boone officiating.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfh.com.

The Kern family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.