BUCKLIN – Jim Karns, Jr., 68, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Hill Top House in Bucklin.

He was born January 15, 1956 at Greensburg, the son of James Robert, Sr. and Shirley (Goff) Karns.  He was a graduate of Dodge City High School and a longtime Dodge City resident, recently moving to Bucklin.  He owned and operated Antique Stores in Dodge City and Bucklin.  He enjoyed refinishing furniture and had a talent for drawing.  He loved to fish, the Kansas City Chiefs and animals, always having a dog.

Survivors include:  his mother, Shirley Schaller, Grove, Oklahoma; a sister, Jennifer Schellhamer and husband Butch, Missouri; a brother, Jeff Karns and wife Jenny, Texas; his aunt, Jan Goff, Hays, Kansas; close cousins, Rhonda Engelken and husband Rick and Randy Rinker all of Greensburg; his close friend, Fred Ontiveros, Bucklin; and several nephews and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Private family graveside will be held at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Hill Top House in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.