Kerry Ernest Kersey

1947 - 2018

Kerry Ernest Kersey obituary, 1947-2018

Kerry Ernest Kersey

1947 - 2018

BORN

1947

DIED

2018

Kerry Kersey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 2, 2018.
HYANNIS- Kerry E. Kersey, 71, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Pocknett) Kersey.

Born in Hyannis on March 28, 1947, he was a son of the late William and Anne Kersey. Upon graduating from high school, Kerry went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Prior to his retirement, Kerry worked as a Truck Driver at Lawrence Lynch for over 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed working around the house and going for drives with his wife, Kathleen.

In addition to his wife, he is survived and will be deeply missed by his two children, Dawn Black and Kerry Kersey Jr.; two step children, Kim Rosario and Michael Centeio; five grandchildren, Steven, Xiomarie, Cameron, Aaron, and Dareon; and 4 great grandchildren; as well as a brother, William H. Kersey III.

Visitation will be held Thursday,September 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., Hyannis. Burial will follow at MA National Cemetery, Bourne. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealames.com

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