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Robert Hollis Kerr

1945 - 2019

Robert Hollis Kerr obituary, 1945-2019, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2019

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Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home & Crematory

4350 River Oaks Blvd

Fort Worth, Texas

Robert Kerr Obituary

Col. Robert Hollis Kerr, USAF (Ret.) Fort Worth--Col. Robert "Bob" Hollis Kerr, USAF (Ret.), 74, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Meals on Wheels, St. Vincent DePaul Society or Vietnam Veterans Association. Bob was born June 20, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert J. and Mary Margaret Hollis Kerr. He graduated from Barrington High School (Illinois) in 1963, VMI (B.S. Chemistry 1967), University of Illinois (M.S. Chemistry 1969), and USC (M.S. Systems Management 1977). Col. Kerr received numerous honors during his 30-year service in the U.S. Air Force (1969-1999). In 1999, he began a 20-year career with First Command and served as a financial advisor and district advisor. SURVIVORS: Wife of 47 years, Carolyn Rita Wieland Kerr; children, Edward Kerr (Vanessa) of San Antonio, Katherine Gleason (Andrew) of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Anthony Kerr, Brandon Kerr, Danielle Gleason, William Gleason.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Dec. 29, 2019.

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Deborah And Ed Bodiford

January 1, 2020

Dearest Carolyn,

Ed and I want to express our deepest condolences on Bob's passing. He will be missed at the New Year Eve gatherings and the Kentucky Derby parties. You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do to assist you please don't hesitate or feel you are imposing to give us a call.

May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you in your coming and going. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He lift His countenance upon you and give you peace and keep you safe all the days of your life

Our sincere love,

Deborah and Ed Bodiford

Glennie Scalercio

December 27, 2019

Carolyn, I worked with Bob when you were in San Antonio. So sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers will be with you.

Elizabeth Wieland

December 22, 2019

What a shock this whole thing has been We know your are devastated as are we. Bob and I are so glad we were able to visit with you this April. Never dreamed it would be our last. Love to you and the family.

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