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KERMIT WORK Obituary
KERMIT A.
WORK, 77
Retired Major, USAF
LAKELAND - Kermit Work, 77, passed peacefully on 9/26/14, from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Kemit a Vietnam veteran, honorably served his country for over 32 years. He spent his final years serving the Lakeland community at the Salvation Army, VISTEE, and the Polk County Adult Day Care Center.
He is survived by wife, Sue, sons, John, Derek, and Duane (Lisa) Mize and three grandchildren, Brent, Jenna, and Delani. He will be missed by many.
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Memories and Condolences
for KERMIT WORK
John
July 3, 2025
Miss you Dad
C. Work
November 29, 2023
Though I never got to meet him, I wish I had before he passed. I would have liked to know my Uncle Kermit, he seemed like an interesting man.
Steven Paul Monteilh
October 17, 2023
Got to meet Kermit Work in 1985. His son John & myself were stationed at old Bergstrom AFB, Texas. Also know Kermit's old AF buddy Colonel Richard Dick Haskett.
John
August 2, 2023
Miss you. John
Mark G Hagan
May 6, 2023
Kermit was my OIC, in Wiesbaden. (Mainz-Kastel, 1980 to 1984) He was a Captain, and I was there when he pinned on Major. He was the best officer I ever worked for, barring none.
Mark G Hagan, Msgt USAF, Retired.
John Work
September 25, 2021
I miss you dad
David Hafey
October 11, 2020
I worked with Kermit at K.I. Sawyer AFB, Michigan from 1977 - 1979. Wonderful officer and person. I only recently heard about his passing. I posted a photo of him with my oldest child from 1979. My condolences.
David Hafey, USAF Retired
David Hafey
October 11, 2020
John Work
September 25, 2020
Missing you today...
John Work
September 23, 2019
I miss my father everyday
Brenda
August 14, 2015
I just found out about Kermit's passing. I met him at the Adult Day Care Center and totally enjoyed his kindness, his humor and his many historical memories and heartfelt empathy. RIP my friend.
Brenda Powell, Lakeland, Fl
February 9, 2015
Maj Work was the best. Him and Sue invited me and Christine over many times. They helped us transition into the military life in Berlin. Great people!
Jeri Abernathy
February 2, 2015
Kerm, you were the very BEST
May you rest in peace
Love you
Jeri xo
John Work
November 3, 2014
Thanks for the kind words. I miss him very much.
Thanks for everything, Major Work!
Samuel Graham
October 14, 2014
I worked for Kermit in Berlin while I was there from 1985-1988. I respected him greatly and he gave me my shot at being Chief, Air Traffic Control Radar Operations (Crew Chief). I remember several neat things but one that really sticks out is Kermit going through St Louis newspapers and planning which plots of land he was going to buy in East St Louis. He was always kind and professional to me and the folks that worked for me. I shall always respect him as a man and officer. I shall always remember him fondly, thankful that I got to know him just a little bit. Rest easy my friend, hope to see you one day at the big Berlin in the sky.
Colleen Conrad
October 14, 2014
Simply the best Officer, gentleman, mentor, - and, counselor. A blessing. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Trena Mathis
October 13, 2014
I respectfully served with Major Work in Berlin. Such a loss, my thoughts and prayers to his family knowing their struggle with Alzheimer's all to well.
Robert Palmer
October 13, 2014
I knew Kermit when I was in Berlin the first time 72-78. He was a great person and a very good racketball player.His arms were so long you couldn't get the ball passed him. A true friend he will be missed.
Orlando Campomizzi
October 13, 2014
May you rest in peace
Brian Ward
October 13, 2014
Although I didn't know him well, it was truly a pleasure to have met and worked with him. My sincerest condolences to his family.
CHESTER G. BOWIE
October 13, 2014
I served with Major Work when he was a Lieutenant in Berlin, Germany. He was a good Officer and more importantly a good man. RIP Kermit.
Peter Dowds
October 12, 2014
I worked with Major Work in Berlin, he was a man and an officer I both admired and respected. I am very sorry to hear he had passed.
September 30, 2014
Sue,
I remember Kermit fondly. I made one of his cake recipes this past week. I always enjoyed talking to him. Regards, Melinda Herrin
Walter Whittemore
September 29, 2014
I will remember fondly the time I shared with Kermit here at VISTE. He was a man of honor and compassion.
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