08/25/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Vern Kersey
Vernon Hayworth Kersey Jr.
(15 Jan 1945 - 26 July 2013)
Newport News High School Class of 1963
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08/25/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Vern Kersey
Vernon Hayworth Kersey Jr. Newport News High School Class of 1963 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We
have more sad if somewhat belated news to report this Sunday.
Vern Kersey,
Class of 1963, passed
away in his home in Nurnberg, Germany on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the age of 68.
From the Daily Press - 08/25/13:
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NURNBERG, GERMANY - Vernon
Hayworth "Buddy" Kersey, Jr. passed away on July 26, 2013 at his home in
Nurnberg, Germany, with his loving wife Christa, of 37 years at his side.
Vernon was born in Newport News, Va. Jan. 15th 1945, where he grew up and attended NNHS. He joined the military in 1964, and retired in Nurnberg after serving his country 21 years with a honorable discharge. His Army career included tours of duty in South Vietnam, Thailand and Germany. After retiring in 1985 Vernon went to work for Leonische Drahtwerke AG (cable Company) in Nurnberg; he retired in 2008, after 23 years of service. Vern is preceded in death by his parents, Inez and Vernon Kersey, sister Barbara Pizzeck and two nephews', John Pizzeck and Charles Kersey Jr. |
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He is survived by
his wife Christa Graser Kersey, Nurnberg; a son, Michael Shane Kersey (Angela),
grandchildren, Porsha Lynn and Dorian, all of Hampton; sister, Carolyn Green of
MS; brother, Charles Kersey (Mildred) of Hampton; brother-in-law Jack Pizzeck of
MS; and many special nieces and a nephew.
Buddy, as he is
known to his family, was a great husband, wonderful brother, amazing uncle and a
outstanding man who is loved deeply and will truly be missed by all. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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August 25, 2013
My condolences to the family of Vernon Hayworth Kersey Jr., in the
passing of your loved one. May the God of comfort be with you.Ps.90:10
Ps.37:10,11,29 With Sympathy, E.L. Mitchell August 25, 2013 
My deepest sympathy to
Vernon's wife and family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, I
was pleased to have had a brief encounter with him through Facebook.
My memories of him from our youth I will cherish forever. I look
forward to the day when I will see my old friend again in Heaven.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.~ Wayne Kerlin, Fincastle, Virginia
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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to Vern's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult
time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam63.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048
Words by John Newton, 1779
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
Bagpipes Version of "Amazing Grace" midi courtesy
of
http://breadsite.org/classic.htm
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05/25/08
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/21/08
Thanks, Dave!
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Veterans of Foreign Wars logo courtesy of http://vfwpost3200.com/ - 01/26/08
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