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Raymond H. Kerker

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Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel & Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum

800 Dennison Ave SW

Birmingham, Alabama

Raymond Kerker Obituary

Mar. 14, 1922 – Jan. 10, 2016 Raymond H. Kerker died peacefully on January 10, 2016 at age 93, survived by his five children, Ray, Bill, Chris, Diane and Carol as well as nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. He was married for 52 years to Lydia Josephine Kerker (deceased) and had one sister, Ellizabeth (deceased), two brothers, Roland Kerker and Colonel Edward Kerker both living, and John Kerker (deceased). He was a world War II veteran, member of the Knights of Columbus and owner of the Kerker-Robertson Insurance Agency for 23 years. An active member of his parish, Sertoma and Lions Club, he loved his childen and grandchildren, along with his favorite dog companion, Buttons. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 22nd from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2016.

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5 Entries

January 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
May God surround and comfort you.
~Psalms 71:21

Ed & Cyndy Mitchell

January 20, 2016

Mr. Kirker was a genuinely kind and gentle soul. We will miss his bright smile, soft voice and the joy he gave all of us with his presence.

Nancy Page Newman

January 19, 2016

Carol and family,
Loving thoughts being send your way.

January 17, 2016

Hugh and I will be out of town Friday. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life of your dad who lived a long time and was loved by many. May he rest in peace!
Love, Leslie Taylor. ( Birmingham, Al)

Sara Giangrosso Reese

January 17, 2016

Diane and Kerker Family,
We offer our thoughts and prayers to all. May his soul rest in peace and may Our Lord and His Blessed Mother wrap you in their love.

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