William McKarns Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 4, 2022 we had to say goodbye to William McKarns in Bryan, Ohio. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William R. McKarns and Anna Christina Sparling McKarns; his siblings, Paul, Gertrude Kirby and Mildred Bigler; his son-in-law John Stockwell; and his grandson Zachary Stockwell Wilson.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Lou Starr; his children, Christine Stockwell, William 'Mic' McKarns (Jenni), Jane Fireovid (Jim) and Thomas 'Tom' McKarns (Lisa); his grandchildren, Lara Wilson (Rich), Andrea Stockwell-Johnson (Dell), Daniel McKarns (Chelsea), Nathan McKarns, Adam McKarns (Megan), Jason Fireovid (Mary), Emily Hiriak (Mike), Katie Willson (John), Kate Sickles (Michael) and Jack (Olivia Berry); his great grandchildren, Bee Wilson, Cooper Bradford, Molly, Leah, Anna McKarns, Ava McKarns, Maeve, Rowan, Nolan McKarns, Kayla, Jenna Fireovid, Megan, Brandon Hiriak, Jacob, Sarah Willson and Eliza Sickles; and his great great grandchild Mateo Schwarz-Useche.

Due to the Pandemic, funeral services will be private, and a gathering to celebrate Bill's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Wesley United Methodist Church, The National WW II Museum, or a charity of the donor's choice.