William J. Kerr, Jr., 75, of Brockton, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Brockton Hospital after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 53 years to Lora M. (Blaher) Kerr.

Born on January 9, 1950 in Dorchester, he was the son of the late William J. Kerr, Sr. and Gladys (Fairclough) Kerr. He attended South Boston High School before leaving to join the United States Marine Corps in 1968. It was in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart.

Bill was most proud of his Dorchester roots and being a proud Marine.

Bill was a clerk for the United States Postal Service for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Lora M. Kerr; his children, Shawn Kerr (Brockton Fire Dept.) and his wife Eileen of East Bridgewater, Erin Cummings (Ret. Brockton Police Dept.) and her husband Joseph of Bridgewater and Christopher Kerr (Brockton Police Dept.) and his wife Deirdre of Bridgewater; his grandchildren Madison, Liam, Trevor, Kathleen, Coleman, Molly, Shea, and Brynn. His sister, Mary Peavey. He was the father of the late Allison Kerr and brother of the late Frances Scott, Gerard Kerr and Richard Kerr.

Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Tuesday from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Funeral services will be held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.