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David Kerr Obituary

KERR, DAVID B. - age 84, of Knoxville died November 24, 2008 at home. Mr. Kerr graduated from Knoxville High School and the University of Tennessee. At Knoxville High School in 1941, he was voted All Southern in football. In 1942, he played freshman football for the University of Tennessee until he went into the U.S. Army Air Force, where he served as a B-24 bomber pilot in the Pacific Theatre as a member of the 13th Air Force during World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Bess and Warren Kerr; brother, Charles Kerr; and first wife, Fannie Broughton Kerr. He is survived by his wife, Donna D. Kerr; children, Katherine F. Kerr, Cynthia A. Fralin and Warren B. Kerr; step-children, Melissa McAdams, Matthew Gallivan and Kristin Tornow; grandchildren, Emory Daubman, Harry Hamilton and Julie Kate Hamilton; great grandchild, David Carter Daubman; step-grandchildren, William Youngk, Madeline McAdams, Andrew Gallivan, William Gallivan, David Tornow and Ryan Tornow. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28, 2008.

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Joe Hickey

November 30, 2008

Although I knew David for a short time, I always looked forward to his visits to Northern Michigan to visit his dear wife Donna's old friends. A gracious gentleman; they made a happy and loving couple.

Marti LaRue

November 28, 2008

To the whole family, I am so sorry for your loss!!! I had the pleasure of being Mr. Kerrs barber for many years!!! I enjoyed his love and his friendship!!! I always loved his storys about the Bahamas!!! He new my father and the LaRue family back in the car business!!! What a Gentleman!!! Sincerly,
Marti LaRue Baker
865 599-3866

Anne Rike Taylor

November 28, 2008

Growing up next door to Uncle Warren, I always told mother, Cousin David ... is the most handsome member of our family. He is pleasantly remembered for his smiling face and laughter....that will always be with us...

JIM RIKE

November 27, 2008

MY MOTHER’S 1ST COUSIN, BUT I ALWAYS CALLED HIM UNCLE DAVID.
SINCE A CHILD HE HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT ROLE MODEL FOR ME. HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND I WILL MISS HIM.

John Kerr

November 26, 2008

Although he was dad's first cousin I always called him my uncle David. He was a great man and I will miss him. I enjoyed speaking with him at Franks funeral.

Terrell Kerr

November 26, 2008

This is a shock to us. I noticed David was sitting for a time at Frank's funeral and I assumed his knee was bothering him. He was one of the most admired men I have ever known and was always a gentleman and always expressed his concern in how things were going in our family. We will miss him.

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