Thomas D. Kerns was born February 21, 1950 in Logansport, Indiana. He was the son of Robert L. and Juanita Cole Kerns. Mr. Kerns served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a private investigator with law enforcement. He lived in Gassville, Arkansas since September, 2004, when he moved from Auburn, Alabama. Thomas D. Kerns passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center on July 4, 2005, at the age of 55 years, 4 months and 13 days. Survivors: Sister, Teresa (Raymond) Kendle of Midway, Arkansas