Obituary of Richard Kearns

Richard Clement Kearns, Jr., 63, of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Richard was born November 3, 1952 in Everrett, MA to the late Richard & Mary Kearns. He married Cheryl (Myers) Kearns on July 3, 1982 at Hanscom AFB.   Richard attended Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, MA, MA Military Academy, Officer Candidate School, and Engineer Officer Basic Courses. He served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant. While in the military, Richard earned the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He then became the sole owner and operator of Richard Kearns Plumbing. Richard enjoyed motorcycles, the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, hiking, skiing, and living life to the fullest.   Richard is survived by his wife Cheryl Kearns of Las Vegas; daughter Alicyn (Robert) Duran of Las Vegas; son Richard C. (Jenna) Kearns III of Michigan; sister Mary (Kearns) Bowler; grandchildren Gaven Duran, Ryan Duran, Richard C. Kearns IV, Robert Kearns, and Jason Duran; and niece Juliet Bowler. He is predeceased by his parents Richard & Mary Kearns.   Funeral services and interment will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 9:20am at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.   ABOU BEN ADHEM (May his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw – within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich and like a lily in bloom – An angel, writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, ‘What writest thou?’ – The vision raised its head, And, with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, “The names of those who loved the Lord.’ ‘And is mine one?’ said Abou. “Nay, not so,’ Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerly still, and said, ‘I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow men.’   The angel wrote and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blessed, And lo! Be Adhem’s name led all the rest.   James Henry Leigh Hunt (1784-1859)