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Joseph Kerr Obituary
Joseph V. Kerr
1948 - 2009
Joseph V. Kerr, a resident of Woodbridge, Va. since 1986, has passed away.
Joe was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who loved to read, play with his dogs and cats, garden, talk sports with his friends and most of all, care for his wife and daughter.
A 1966 graduate of Framingham (Massachusetts) North High School, Joe was voted to the All-Bay State Football team where he developed his lifelong love of sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Dorothy Kerr of Framingham. His last thoughts were of his wife Paula and their daughter, Alexis. He also leaves his brother, Eddie and his wife Beverly Kerr of Fredericksburg, Va. and his sister, Deb Cheesebro and her son Jason, of Mocksville, N.C. He also had many other loving relatives in Massachusetts and Connecticut, who he loved very much. Graveside services will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at [email protected] or call (202)393-0090. Arrangements made by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Irve and Liz Towers
October 19, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eddie
September 22, 2009
I will miss you more than I can say. From our days playing at Brookwater School to the last days of trading music. There is a huge hole in my heart. I will never forget you. I know you are at peace.
Bruce & Sue Ruddle
September 21, 2009
Paula & Alexis, Eddie & Bev, Deb & Jason - We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are all in our prayers and please remember that he at peace now. He will always be in our hearts & memories.
With sympathy & much love - Bruce & Sue Ruddle
Alexis Kerr
September 20, 2009
Thank You Sebert Hogan. This Is Alexis Kerr.
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September 20, 2009
Paula & Alexis, I am so sorry to read of Joe's passing.. I handled insurance for you and Joe for a number of years.. Always enjoyed your visits to my office when Joe worked for the moving company. May God be very near in this sad time. Sebert Hogan
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