RICHARD KEARNS

Richard was born on February 14, 1954 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Daril Kearns and Stella Mae (Clark) Kearns.

Richard worked as a self-employed constructor and took great pride in his work. He will be remembered for his tireless work ethic and the countless hours he spent tinkering with trucks and John Deere.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shadow Dawn Kearns and a sister, Betty “Pip” Francis.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann (Cunningham) Kearns, three children, Shawn Kearns Sr. and his wife, Christie, Sherry McAllister and Lisa English, three step sons, Shawn and his wife, Stacy, Robert and his wife, Tracy and Michael, five grandchildren, Shawn Kearns Jr. and his wife, Sondra, Blake Kearns and his wife, Jessica, Morgan Hestand and her husband, Justin and Isabella Baker, three step grandchildren, Sabrina, Hope and Robert Jr. , six great grandchildren, Jaxson, Raelynn and Jaelynn Temple, Georgya Waugh, Blake Kearns Jr. and Shawn Kearns III, two step great grandchildren, Aeirona, Mason and Louie and a brother, Daril “Butch” Kearns and his wife, Shirley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 2:00 PM at the Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg, WV (304)737-3551 with Reverends, Roger Lancaster and Steven Horner, co-officiating.

Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg, WV.

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