John W. Kearns' Obituary
Kearns,John Wallace (Jack)
Attorney and consummate sailor, passed away in Miami May 20, 2009
Born in Chicago in 1933, he was a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School.He practiced law in Miami since 1970.
He was happiest when racing on Biscayne Bay with his sons, or sailing in the Chicago-Mackinac race.
He will be remembered for his wildly amusing stories and for his irreverent sense of humor.
He is survived by sons, John W. Kearns III, Charles S. Kearns, daughter Jennifer Klein, and granddaughter Savannah.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 5, at 3:00p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 3400 Devon Road Coconut Grove.In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center.
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