W. David Kerr

1945 - 06

W. David Kerr, 69, of Uniontown, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully Friday, May 1, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1945, a son of the late William Ernst Kerr and Ann (Thomas) Kerr, of Oakmont. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John A. Kerr, of Lighthouse Point, Fla. David was a devoted husband to his wife of 27 years, Carol (Lally) Kerr and a loving father to their children, Charles and Kelsey. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Patricia Dawson, of New Jersey; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kathryn Dawson and Susan Yeager, of New Jersey, Jack Lally and wife, Margaret, of Connecticut, Robert Lally and wife, Debbie, and Patrick Lally and wife, Kaaren, of New Jersey; and many nieces and nephews. David was a partner in Kerr, Mogg and Koehner in the North Side, Pittsburgh. He also worked as ranch manager at Nemacolin Woodlands, sales representative for Permacote Industries and was the cofounder of Specialty Conduit, Mt. Braddock. He was active in many organizations, such as the Duquesne Club, Uniontown Country Club, where he was the co-chair of the Annual Pro Am, member of the Nemacolin Woodlands 400 Club, Pittsburgh Ramblers, Beaver Creek Anglers, Pike Run Country Club and member and vice-chairman of the Community Foundation of Fayette County. During high school, David excelled in sports, lettering in basketball, football and track. As a junior in high school, he beat the longstanding record in the 180 low-hurdles and did exceptionally well in the half-mile and mile relays. In his senior year he took second in the state hurdles. He was offered football scholarships to Oklahoma State University, University of Chattanooga and the University of Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia and Duquesne University. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the Navy. David was an avid sportsman, loved the outdoors and loved to travel. He was an avid fisherman including deep sea and fly-fishing. He also loved shotgun sports. Although he started relatively late in life, skiing and golf were also his passions. He was a generous and compassionate man, who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2015, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, where services will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Lee Maley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of Fayette County, 2 West Main St., Suite 101, Uniontown, PA 15401. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.