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KERR
Thomas R., II, 55, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
He was the loving husband of 23 years to Janice M. (Rehn) Kerr. Born in Gloucester, MA he was the son of Thomas R. Kerr and the late Harriet (Hoffman) Kerr. Tom worked in sales and purchasing for Reeb Millwork in Bethlehem, for over 30 years.
Survivors: wife- Janice M. Kerr; daughter- Amy R Kerr at home; father- Thomas R. and wife Laura S. Kerr of Bethlehem, PA; siblings- John and wife Victoria Kerr of Jamestown, RI and Bellevue, WA, Scott and wife Teena Kerr of Lower Saucon, PA, Karin Kerr of Bellevue, WA.
A calling time will be held Monday, August 1st 4-6 PM with a Memorial Service at 6 PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Allentown Rescue mission.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Kerr
Steve Rivera
August 7, 2016
Will miss you T.K. Be at peace brother.
John and Donna Burchell
August 2, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to Tommy's family and his Reeb Millwork family.
Steve Wohlbruck
August 2, 2016
To the Kerr Family,
I will certainly miss working with Tom and miss the cherished memories of the sports conversations we had. I hope your family can find peace in all the good Tom brought to this world. May God Bless Tom and your family.
Steve& Kathy Wohlbruck
Steve Wohlbruck
August 2, 2016
To the Kerr Family,
I will surely miss Tom, I enjoyed working with him as well as the many sports conversations we had over the years all cherished memories. I hope your family to will cherish all the good he brought to us in this world. May God Bless Tom and your family and peace to you all.
Steve & Kathy Wohlbruck
Jason Reed
August 2, 2016
We are all deeply saddened by Tom's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Paul, Milo, Mary & Jason Reed
Fae and Wayne (Senn) Korteweg
August 1, 2016
I always thought that Tom was one of the "cool brothers". He was taken away so suddenly and so early it just seems unreal. May God give Janice and Amy strength to get through the hard times ahead. And Zeus too..
I miss you cousin!
August 1, 2016
My condolences to the Kerr family. Tom was a good friend and co worker. he will be missed.
August 1, 2016
Have nothing but great memories of fun and laughter with Tom. He was just that...a fun guy.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Jamie and Colleen Abribat
Ellen McNew
August 1, 2016
My condolences to the Kerr family.
Tom was a wonderful and caring man.
Always helping and thinking of others.
May you all find peace knowing how much
he will be missed by so many.
Bill Dolan
August 1, 2016
Tom was one of the GOOD GUYS. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kerr's.
The Dolan's Long Island New York
Heather & Harold Fischer
August 1, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nichole Jordan
August 1, 2016
I wanted to send my condolences to the family and to say you are in my prayers.
Ed & Kristy Detmer
August 1, 2016
Our heart felt condolences to your family. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Terry Castiglia
August 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Tom was one of the first people I worked with over 20 years ago. He was so sweet and a great person to work with.
april pedersen
August 1, 2016
Lifting you all in prayer for peace, comfort and healing.
April (rehn) Pedersen
July 31, 2016
You are all in my prayers, Kerr Family. Can't believe Tom is gone. I will cherish all the great and fun memories of him at the Kerr House in Gloucester. So sorry for your loss.
May you find comfort in the Lord Who is the Great Comforter. May He draw close to you and carry you through this difficult time.
Love,
Sandy 'Sweet' Emery
July 31, 2016
Janice,
We are so saddened by the news of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie & Jay Senn
Ann Martin
July 31, 2016
To all the Kerr's
You are in our prayers and thoughts .
We will miss Tom
Ann Martin Clarke and John Clarke
Patti Ream
July 30, 2016
My sincerest sympathy to the Kerr Family, May your memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul. Tom loved his family more than anything. Love lives on forever in the heart.
Love and prayers,
The Wilten Family
July 30, 2016
Dearest Janice and Amy,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Wishing you peace in the coming days.
Marybeth Maloney
July 30, 2016
To the Kerr Family ,
Sending you prayers and condolences . Tom Jr was a gentle soul . May he be at peace .
God Bless
Marybeth Maloney
al eckhart
July 30, 2016
you'll be missed , I aways enjoyed talking with you , prayers are with your famly
Lisa MacDonald Preston
July 30, 2016
In my thoughts and prayers
Karen Simeone
July 30, 2016
To the Kerr family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss his smiling face, his infectious laugh...we will all miss you.
al eckhart
July 30, 2016
my thoughts are with your family , we had a lot of good times, you will be missed , prayers to your family ,
July 30, 2016
Sorry for loss to the Kerr family
Tom will be greatly missed.
The Cordts family
Cindy Llewellyn
July 30, 2016
Kerr Family,
Our condolences to your family.
The Llewellyn Family
Rosalie Leone
July 30, 2016
On behalf of World Millwork Alliance and the WMA staff, our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Kerr Family.
Dan Schaffer
July 30, 2016
My prayers are with the family of Thomas Kerr II.
I have a lot of great memories with Tom.
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