James "Jimmy" M. Kerchner, 77, of Fords, passed away on January 28, 2025, at home. He was born in South Amboy on March 20, 1947. Jimmy was a Veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and caring for his dogs.

Jimmy is survived by a son, James D. Kerchner, of Shickshinny, PA; a daughter, Jennifer Kerchner, of Manahawkin; a grandson, Anthony Kerchner; a sister, Theresa Dell Pietro, and her husband, Frank, of Fords; four brothers, Martin G. Kerchner, of Avenel; Thomas Kerchner, of Wilkes Barre, PA; Phillip Kerchner, and his wife, Belinda, of Avenel; and John Kerchner, and his wife, Sharon, of Port Deposit, MD.

Cremation will be private.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Flynn and Son/Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, Nj 08863.