1956
William
2018
William H. "Wimpy" Kerr
January 12, 1956 — September 24, 2018
William H. "Wimpy" Kerr, 62 years of age of Vine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at HCR Manor Care, Pottsville, after a lengthy illness.
Bill is survived by his sister, Ruth J. Kerr of Tamaqua; close friend, Ed Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Bill worked in construction driving truck for many years, last driving for Muschlitz Excavation. He enjoyed riding his Harley's, and made many trips to Bike Week in Daytona, Florida. Bill loved dogs, and over the years enjoyed the companionship of his pets Merlin, Ace, Rocket and Rocko.
Born Thursday, January 12, 1956 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert C., and Viola M. (Derricott) Kerr. He was also predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Mateyak; and two brothers, Alan, and James Kerr.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Memorials in his name can be made to:
Hillside S.P.C.A.
51 S.P.C.A. Road
Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Bill is survived by his sister, Ruth J. Kerr of Tamaqua; close friend, Ed Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Bill worked in construction driving truck for many years, last driving for Muschlitz Excavation. He enjoyed riding his Harley's, and made many trips to Bike Week in Daytona, Florida. Bill loved dogs, and over the years enjoyed the companionship of his pets Merlin, Ace, Rocket and Rocko.
Born Thursday, January 12, 1956 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert C., and Viola M. (Derricott) Kerr. He was also predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Mateyak; and two brothers, Alan, and James Kerr.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Memorials in his name can be made to:
Hillside S.P.C.A.
51 S.P.C.A. Road
Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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