George Estill Kerns, 62, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Estill was born in Fleming County, on October 23, 1963, he was the son of the late Donald Gene Kerns and the late Jo Ann Spurlock Kerns.

Estill was a well known in the area for his tobacco cutting skills, had worked in Georgia at a carpet mill and most recently was employed by Don Ishmael Fencing.

Estill is survived by his sisters, Sherry Kerns of Flemingsburg and Barbara Jurado of California; brother Andrew Kerns of Georgia: several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many extended family and friends.

Estill was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Jo Ann along with siblings Lisa Huerta and Stephanie Hickson

All services are private

In place of flowers please consider a donation to Boone- Nickell Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements for Estill Kerns

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com