James “Jim” Ralph Kearney, 83, of Cox’s Creek, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Jewish Hospital with his family by his side. He was a retired laborer from General Electric. He enjoyed farming and restoring classic cars. He seemed to be working on a car everyday with one of his four boys. He was a great husband, the best dad, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. He was his family’s rock. He had many great friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Homer Kearney; one daughter, Joann Kearney Miller; and two sisters, Phyllis Phillips and Carol Montgomery.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years, Carolyn Kearney; four sons, Roger Kearney (Tammy), Randy Kearney (Bonnie), Kelly Kearney and Oup Kearney (Mae); one sister, Darlene Kearney Perkins; two brothers, Mike Kearney (Stephanie) and Larry Kearney (Betty); nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Maraman-Billings Funeral Home in Shepherdsville with Eddie Montgomery officiating. Burial is in Highland Memory Gardens in Mount Washington.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at the funeral home.
The Maraman-Billings Funeral Home in Shepherdsville is in charge of arrangements.
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