David A. Kerr, 50, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 28, 1965 in Carlisle, a son of the late Robert W. Kerr and Margaret Ann (Holmes) Kerr.

Dave graduated from Carlisle High School with the Class of 1983. He served during the Persian Gulf in the US Army from 1985 - 1992, and was honorably discharged with a rank of Staff Sergeant. He has owned and operated, D. K. Electric, Carlisle for many years, and had also worked several years with the former Carlisle Tire and Wheel. Dave loved hunting and competed in numerous archery benefits and competitions. He hunted not only in PA but numerous other states just searching for that huge rack. He was a member of the Block Camp, VFW Post 8386 and Mosquito Creek Sportsman Club, all of Frenchville; Eagles Aerie 1299, White Circle Club, Loyal Order of Moose and the Fish & Game Association, all of Carlisle.

He is survived by his fiancé, Buffie Markley and her mom, Linda Hurley, two sons; Zachary and Aaron Kerr, two daughters; Hannah and Morganne Kerr, two step-daughters; Sabrina and Rachel Markley, one sister, Elizabeth (husband, Jeff) Seibert, a half-brother, Ronald (wife, Michelle) Kerr, three grandchildren; Mia, Ava and Zoe Kerr, one niece, one nephew, four uncles and his step-mother, E. Carol Kerr of Carlisle.

A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St, Carlisle with Pastor Greg Hench officiating. Military honors by Cumberland County Honor Guard will be held at the funeral home. Burial will be private.