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John KERRY Obituary
In Loving Memory
8/6/1946-9/8/2021
75 yrs. old, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and
Margaret Kerry; brothers Robert Cordery (Dee), Chester Kerry Jr. (Tyko); and sister Angela Hartman (Jeff). He is survived by his 4 children, Tammy Mayton (Jim), Kevin Kerry (Kristen),
Pepper Kerry (Jay Tinsley) and Casey Kerry (Anthony Jordan). He had 6 grandchildren, Tabatha Mayton, Jasmine Kerry, Zackariah Mayton, Kaitlyn Kerry, Kiara Ruthruff, Cheyann Huff and one great-grandchild Araya Ruthruff. He was a 1964 graduate of Fairborn High School and a Veteran of the Armed Forces. He was a 30-year retiree of Delco Products/Delphi /General Motors.
A celebration of life will be held via zoom on September 25th. Please contact Dave Koester at 937-252-3069 for zoom info. Memorial donation can be made to jw.org.
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Kiara ruthruff
October 25, 2021
I miss my grandpa so much everyday wish he got to meet my daughter
Butch Hicks
September 22, 2021
John and I we're good friends in the neighborhood. I liked stopping and talking to him every once in awhile. You'll be deeply missed John.
Douglas Dietz Sr.
September 21, 2021
John and I were best of friends, though Jr and Senior High School (Fairborn H.S.) Graduated together and joined the USN.
Nannie Louise Walton
September 16, 2021
John was a great guy! Always smiling and willing to help someone out! We went to Fairborn High School together, class of 64. John will be missed by family, friends and his neighbors! Fly high my friend, until we meet again!
Tom & Nancy Stewart
September 14, 2021
John will sure be missed till we see each other again soon. Our hearts and love go out to the family. Jim and Tammy if you need anything please dont hesitate to call. Johns smile and warm hellos will be missed, but most of all is always trying to help us and lend a helping hand after the tornado. He checked on us and helped us so kindly it will never be forgotten.
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