Roy Clayton Kuhns

Roy Clayton Kuhns, age 100, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born August 24, 1921 in Lakewood OH, son of the late Roy Clayton, Sr. and Marie Isabel Strachan Kuhns.

He is survived by his daughters, Judith Coburn of Woodstock, GA, Elizabeth Kuhns of Bettie, NC; son, Roy C. Kuhns III of Wake Forest, NC. Grandchildren, Andrea Steele of Oswego, IL Kristopher Kuhns of Wake Forest, Michael LaPointe of Houston, TX, Daniel LaPointe of Flowery Branch, GA, Leslie Rosas of Concord, GA; great-grandchildren, Rachel Steele, William Kuhns and Oliver Kuhns, Lillian LaPointe, Stella LaPointe, Luke Rosas

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two wives, Vesta Aston and Nancy Cupples; and a daughter, Dian Stauffer.

He was a lieutenant 1st Class in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an avid sailor and ham radio operator. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity at Western Reserve University and a member of Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club. He was also a member of The Waterway Radio and Cruising Club and proud founder of The Nobudua Society.

Mr. Kuhns will be missed by his many friends and neighbors.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Kuhns' name to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cottenfuneralhome.com for the Kuhns family.