William Curtis Kerr, Sr.
1942-02-10 2018-03-04
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William Curtis Kerr, Sr. was born on February 10, 1942, in Garland North Carolina. He was the 4th child born to the late Dawson Sr. and Eula Cromartie Kerr. He transitioned from this life peacefully on March 4, 2018, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.
Curt was educated in the North Carolina Public School System. He was an excellent student with a love for mathematices and shop. At Clear Run Senior High School his favorite class was shop where he learned the skill of building furniture and home improvement. Additionally, he had an excellent "green thumb" wherein every plant he put his hands to grew beautifully. After graduation in 1960, he was inducted into the United States Army serving 2 years as a communications specialist. Following his dischare in 1962, he attended Prince Georges Community College to further his knowledge of computer languages and operations. He was employed by the federal government working at various agencies in the field of computer operations.
As a young man, Curt was a faithful member of St. Stephens AME Zion Church. He was named after his grandfather William and his Aunt Lillie's husband, Curtis, who was an AME Zion bisop. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School, was active in youth ministry, and accompanied his pastors as their driver to conferences and conventions. He had been slated by St. Stephens to matriculate at Livingston College in Salisbury, North Carolina, the denominations school of ministry. However, military duty called, and his journey of life took a different path.
On August 29, 1970, Curt married, Francina Moore. To this union three children were born. Curt was a man with a heart for his family. He was a prime example of a provider, and a hard worker, often doing home improvement jobs, in addition to working in government, to ensure there were funds for the family trips he loved taking.
As his life history has shown, Curt was graced with his "three score and 10 years" plus six. He was rewarded with long life- 76 years, married for 47 years and 7 months, and held the same job for 29 years.
Curt, as your family in the middle of sorrow, we have an eternal hope as we surrender you to the hand and will of God. We will see you on God's tomorrow.
He is survived by his devoted wife Francina, children William Jr. (Kicha), Jerome Sr. (Kerri), Patrice, Angela Muckle (Aaron), Maria Graveley (DeWayne), Cheryl Tracey (Mark); 8 grandchildren, two sisters, Martha Lewis and Arlene Gibbs; nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
William Curtis Kerr, Sr. was born on February 10, 1942, in Garland North Carolina. He was the 4th child born to the late Dawson Sr. and Eula Cromartie Kerr. He transitioned from this life peacefully on March 4, 2018, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.
Curt was educated in the North Carolina Public School System. He was an excellent student with a love for mathematices and shop. At Clear Run Senior High School his favorite class was shop where he learned the skill of building furniture and home improvement. Additionally, he had an excellent "green thumb" wherein every plant he put his hands to grew beautifully. After graduation in 1960, he was inducted into the United States Army serving 2 years as a communications specialist. Following his dischare in 1962, he attended Prince Georges Community College to further his knowledge of computer languages and operations. He was employed by the federal government working at various agencies in the field of computer operations.
As a young man, Curt was a faithful member of St. Stephens AME Zion Church. He was named after his grandfather William and his Aunt Lillie's husband, Curtis, who was an AME Zion bisop. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School, was active in youth ministry, and accompanied his pastors as their driver to conferences and conventions. He had been slated by St. Stephens to matriculate at Livingston College in Salisbury, North Carolina, the denominations school of ministry. However, military duty called, and his journey of life took a different path.
On August 29, 1970, Curt married, Francina Moore. To this union three children were born. Curt was a man with a heart for his family. He was a prime example of a provider, and a hard worker, often doing home improvement jobs, in addition to working in government, to ensure there were funds for the family trips he loved taking.
As his life history has shown, Curt was graced with his "three score and 10 years" plus six. He was rewarded with long life- 76 years, married for 47 years and 7 months, and held the same job for 29 years.
Curt, as your family in the middle of sorrow, we have an eternal hope as we surrender you to the hand and will of God. We will see you on God's tomorrow.
He is survived by his devoted wife Francina, children William Jr. (Kicha), Jerome Sr. (Kerri), Patrice, Angela Muckle (Aaron), Maria Graveley (DeWayne), Cheryl Tracey (Mark); 8 grandchildren, two sisters, Martha Lewis and Arlene Gibbs; nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.