James Frances Kearney, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He is a son of the late James Frances Kearney, Sr. and Dorothy Evelyn Mierhoff Kearney. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Kearney. He served in the United States Navy.
Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Myra Kearney; children, James Patrick Kearney, Judith Ann Thornton (Steve), Brian Joe Kearney (Jennifer), Paula Jean Hussell (Gary), Lori Murphy (Donnie) and Jim Harris (Debbie); brother and sisters, Raymond Kearney, Charlene Gomes and Dorothy Cantrell; grandchildren, Eleanor, Emily, Jacquelyn, Sara, Danielle, Ashley, Jessica, Hanna and Jennifer; 5 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating James’ life will be held 2 pm, Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke with Reverend Brian Geiser officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com.
The service will be live streamed on our website for those who cannot attend in person.
Click here to view a webcast of the service on 6/5/2021 at 01:45 PM, Eastern Standard Time.