Brian Richard Kerry

Bristol, VA – Brian Richard Kerry, age 55, passed on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Brian was born in Ontario, CA and lived in Flint, MI for many years before moving to Bristol, VA in 2010. Brian was a chef at Holiday Inn for many years including the Exit 7 Bristol, VA location. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and loved to work on cars, fish, and motorcycles. Brian is preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Charlotte Johnsone Kerry. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Kerry of Ocala, FL; two brothers, Bradford Kerry and Glenn Kerry, both of Flint, MI; three grandchildren; and fiancé, Gene Arnold of Bristol, VA. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Anchor Baptist Church, Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, with Pastor Mark Vestal officiating. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Mr. Kerry is being cared for by Farris Cremation & Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Hwy., Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.