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William Owen Kerr

1948 - 2023

William Owen Kerr obituary, 1948-2023, Alexandria, VA

BORN

1948

DIED

2023

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Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home & Crematory

1500 W Braddock Rd

Alexandria, Virginia

William Kerr Obituary

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WILLIAM OWEN KERR "Bill"

William Owen Kerr (Bill) passed away February 21, 2023, at the age of 75, due to complications from ALS. He is survived by Anita, their three daughters Tara Carter, Jill Kreston, and Emily Passmore, sons-in-law Blair, Alex, and Drew, and four grandchildren Emma, Landon, Evelyn (Ellie), and Kerr, whom he loved dearly.

Bill loved all things music, and could always be found with a guitar in his hand. He played with several bands and sang with the choir at Holy Trinity Catholic church, but his favorite audience was his grandchildren. Professionally, Bill was an economist for over forty years, specializing in antitrust and intellectual property. Most recently, Bill was a Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group, where he has been a treasured member of the Economics and Damages Community based out of Washington, DC since its founding in 2010.

A funeral service will be held at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home on March 4 at 10 a.m. Please consider donating in Bill's memory to one of the organizations close to his heart: the ALS Association, the Potomac River Keepers, or the Coral Reef Alliance.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 26, 2023.

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Fred Perkins

September 10, 2023

I´m very sorry to hear this news. Bill was a great man, generous with friends and family. I have many wonderful memories of Bill, Anita, the children especially Jill, and many seasons of coaching our daughters in youth soccer. What sad news! My sincere condolences.

Dirk Zipf

May 28, 2023

His passing so unexpectedly, is deeply saddening. He is so missed.
I did not know Bill well, except at Saturday Sojos, where he was always so warm and real ,and his music talents were obvious. And so, Bill was universally liked.
My thoughts are with his family in their deep loss, hoping you are consoled.
Dirk Zipf

Al Robertson

February 28, 2023

I first met Bill when I was first trying to play out at area open mics, and even though I wasn't any good (and will never be anywhere near as good as Bill), he always treated me as though I belonged there anyway. He was all the motivation I needed to work harder at it. Also, he always made the Sing Out Jam Out Meetup sessions better, plus the Shenandoah Run Shows and the Acoustic Cafe shows at Walter Reed Community Center. He was taken from us far too soon by such a horrible illness. His passing brings such sadness, but the fact that I ever got to know him in the first place makes me happy. Gotta dwell on that last part. He was such a nice guy.

Nancy K Stoner

February 28, 2023

Bill was a great protector of the Potomac River, but the obituary reminds me also of him joining the band at the Potomac Riverkeeper Network Gala at Hamilton´s and singing a song with the band. What a great memory of Bill in his prime!

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Carl Gold

February 26, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I knew him from many years of playing together at SOJO. His musical ability and love of music were always marvelous, but even more so were his friendliness and good humor. The room brightened when he came in. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Bill will be missed.

sheila caldwell

February 25, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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