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William Bill KERWIN (VETERAN WWII)

Hope Cemetery
Lawrence County,
Arkansas

US Navy
World War II
May 03, 1928 - May 18, 2019

William "Bill" Kerwin husband of Almeda Helen (Phillips) Kerwin. William "Bill" Kerwin son of William Joseph Kerwin and Myrtle Wilton Kerwin.

Almeda 03 May 1929 - pre-need
Marriage: May 12, 1947


WILLIAM “BILL” KERWIN
Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:00 a.m.

William “Bill” Kerwin, of Watauga, Texas, formerly of Imboden, Ark., passed away in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Bill was born on May 3, 1928, in DeKalb, Ill., to William Joseph Kerwin and Myrtle Wilton Kerwin.

On May 12, 1947, Bill married the love of his life, Helen Phillips. They were married for 72 years.

Bill was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, co-worker, and friend.

Bill proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy, receiving many awards.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Kerwin and Myrtle Wilton Kerwin; and brother, Ronald Kerwin.

Bill is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen Phillips Kerwin of the home; sons, Ron (Debbie) Kerwin of Watauga, Texas, and Bill (Janelle Severson) Kerwin of Mead, Colo.; sister, Barb Gamfer of Sycamore, Ill.; grandchildren, Andrea (Daniel) Kerwin-Armstrong of Euless, Texas, Jennifer Kerwin of Fort Worth, Texas, Jessica (Patrick) Moss of Dixon, Ill., and Billy Kerwin of Davenport, Iowa; and great-grandchildren, Jenna Armstrong, Jamison Moss, and Aaron Moss.

All services for Bill Kerwin will be held at the First Baptist Church, 405 Hwy. 63, Imboden, Ark., on Friday, May 24, 2019. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Bill’s funeral service will immediately follow, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with Frank Casillas officiating. Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery in Imboden. Full military honors will be presented.

Friends and family are honored to serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting fearsfamilyfuneralhome.com

Obituary provided through Fears Family Funeral Home Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas published 23 May 2019.

Contributed on 5/31/19 by denise.bratcher63
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Submitted: 5/31/19 • Approved: 11/27/20 • Last Updated: 11/30/20 • R1271633-G0-S3

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