Chad Rory Kerr

You gave no one a last farewell nor even said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. Chad Rory Kerr was born to parents Donald Kerr and Barbara Ellis on September 23, 1989, in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. On February17, 2023, Chad gained his angel wings, succumbing to complications from various health issues. It was clear from an early age that Chad was academically talented. He began his elementary education at the Apostolic Ark Basic School in Brown's Town, St. Ann, Jamaica, and later moved to Servite Primary school. Chad excelled in primary school, and upon passing the high school entrance examination, he was awarded a place at York Castle High School. He attended York Castle High from 2000 to 2002. In 2002, Chad and his mother migrated to the United States and settled in Bergenfield, NJ, with his aunt, Marvalyn. While in NJ, he attended Roy W. Brown Middle School and later transitioned to Bergenfield High School. At Bergenfield High, Chad played the alto saxophone in the school's marching band- a hobby acquired in middle school. He later relocated to Newark, Delaware, and transferred to Newark High School ("Newark"). At Newark, Chad played football and was an integral member of the school's team. He was also a vibrant and active member of the youth group at Calvary Baptist Church. Chad graduated from Newark in 2007 and enrolled in the information technology program at the University of Delaware, attending for two years before placing his college career on hold to pursue full-time employment. He fully intended to return to college to complete his degree. However, Chad valued his independence and wanted to earn money to support himself. As such, he took a position as a restaurant manager and worked in the restaurant industry for many years. Chad was a customer service representative at South Side Business Center at the time of his passing. Chad was big in stature- a tall and imposing figure. However, he was a sweet teddy bear with a warm and kind personality. Chad had a great sense of humor and a smile that could light up an entire room. He loved sports and was a massive fan of gaming and the Philadelphia Eagles. But, above all, he loved his family and friends. To mourn his death, he leaves behind his mother, (Barbara); father, (Donald); brother, (Domonique); nephew, (Dominic); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Chad is pre-deceased in death by his loving maternal grandparents, George, and Gertrude Ellis. Chad, a million times we will miss you, a million times we will cry. In our hearts, you hold a place that no one else will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home. A memorial service to honor Chad's memory will take place on March 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, at Calvary Baptist Church, 215 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 A donation to Calvary Baptist in Chad's memory would be greatly appreciated.

Chad Rory Kerr

September 23, 1989 - February 17, 2023

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