John W. Kerry, 69 of Battle Creek passed away Monday, December 29, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. John was born September 19, 1944 in Flint the son of John and Jeanette (Sharp) Kerry. John was a Korean war veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Federal Center in Battle Creek. Surviving are a 2 sons, John (Sarah) Kerry of Battle Creek and Daniel (Kristin) Valenzuela of Everett, WA; daughter, Melissa Kerry of Portland, OR; 2 brothers, Lee (Carol) Kerry of Flint, William (Diane) Kerry of Newago; sister, Lynn Kovacs of Kalamazoo; 10 grandchildren; many nieces & nephews. A memorial service is planned at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net