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Walter D. Kerbv
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CopyWalter U. Kerby, 74, of Elizabeth, passed away on Aug. 28,2009. He was born July 20,1935 in Calhoun County to the late Loney Kerby and Effie (Cunningham) Kerby.
Walter was a graduate of Calhoun High School in 1954, and then attended Glenville State College where he received a certificate in teaching. He taught at Little Creek and Pine Alley Schools in Calhoun County.
He retired from American General Life Insurance Company after 25 years of service.
He attended Big Island Run Church and enjoyed playing bluegrass and gospel music. He also performed with the Calhoun Cousins music group.
Walter is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty (McCoy) Kerby, daughter, Kathy (Johnnie) Boston of Ellen-boro, WV, son, Gregory (Johanna) Kerby of Elizabeth, six grandchildren, Charlie and Cody French, and Levi, Hannah, Mary and Logan Kerby; and several nieces and nephews.
His brother Jack Kerby, his sister Gladiola (Dot) Davis, an infant brother and sister, and both of his parents preceded him in death.
Services were held Aug. 31, 2009 at Matheny-Whited Funeral Home in Elizabeth, with Charles Leisure and Delmas Stutler officiating. Interment was at Brymer Cemetery in Calhoun County off of Joker Hur Road.
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