Obit of Kerr, George H - Okmulgee County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 18 Oct 2009 Return to Okmulgee County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okmulgee/okmulgee.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Dallas-Ft Worth National Cemetery--Dallas TX Kerr, George H. 1932 - 2005 George H. Kerr, 73, a retired Air Force pilot, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at a local hospital. Graveside Service: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. George H. Kerr was born Jan. 31, 1932, in Henryetta, Okla. He spent his childhood years growing up on a dairy farm and graduated from Henryetta High School in 1950. George attended Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in animal husbandry. Following graduation, George enlisted in the Air Force to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot. He served several tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired after 22 years of service. George and his family moved to Hurst, where he worked in the private sector for several years before retiring in 1990. Survivors: His wife of 48 years, Iris "Wimpy"; daughters, Jennifer and Carrie; son, Zack; and four grandchildren. Published in the Star-Telegram on 9/25/2005. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Okmulgee County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okmulgee/okmulgee.html