Robert Kerry Iddins

Robert Kerry Iddins May 31, 1950 – June 18, 2020 Kerry was born on May 31, 1950, at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and June Iddins and Donald and Sarah Van Setters. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Janice; his 3 children, Joanna Frick (Jason), Jessica Tower (Jamie), Jordan Iddins, and 2 grandchildren, Jared Tower and Jackson Tower, 8 siblings, Barry Iddins, Donna Iddins, Joel Iddins (Brenda), Keith Iddins (Erika), Teresa Lyons (Teddy), Rhonda Clark (Mark), Jeanne Leighty, Jan Cable (Frank), an uncle, Bart Iddins, an aunt, Mary John James and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Kerry spent his childhood years on the family farm in Loudoun, Tennessee where he enjoyed playing in the fields and riding his pony. Kerry attended Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee until 11th Grade. He then moved to Northern Virginia, where he graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1968. In October 1969, Kerry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. On November 11 (Veteran’s Day), Kerry left for Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC. Upon completing training, Kerry was stationed at Las Flores, Camp Pendleton. Soon thereafter, Kerry volunteered for overseas duty, which resulted in jungle warfare training for Vietnam. From there, Kerry flew to Okinawa, Japan. Of the 17 Marines with the same MOS training, 8 stayed in Okinawa and the other 9 went to Vietnam. Kerry was one of the 8 that stayed in Okinawa. The tour of duty in Okinawa was for 1 year. Two months of that time were spent in Camp Fuji, Japan. Kerry was honorably discharged from active duty on September 17th, 1971. In 1972, Kerry would meet his future wife, Janice McLean. After 3 months of dating, they got engaged and were married on September 22, 1973. They would soon be blessed with 3 beautiful children, Joanna Gail, Jessica Anne, and Jordan Robert. Kerry and Janice were both brought up in Christian homes, where going to church was a part of life and they raised their children in the same manner. Kerry worked hard to provide a nice home and comfortable life for his family Kerry spent 47 years in the Electrical trade as a member of the Electrical Workers Local Union #26 Washington, DC. Kerry won numerous awards for his excellence on the job, no matter what task he was asked to perform. He enjoyed being a foreman and especially the quality control work he did later in his career. Kerry was a master electrician holding licenses in all 3 area jurisdictions (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). Kerry could outwork men half his age. At the age of 43, Kerry received his Black Belt in Karate (a dream he had set for himself years prior). He was not going to let age stand in the way of what he wanted. Kerry also loved to take long rides on his Harley Davidson V-Rod enjoying the Virginia countryside. Kerry loved being a grandfather and loved to go camping with his two grandsons. He enjoyed playing with them, taking them for rides on the riding lawn mower and 4-wheeler, and swimming in the pool. Kerry’s legacy is one of service. Service to God, his church, his country, his family and others. Kerry always gave the best of himself and loved with his whole heart.

Robert Kerry Iddins

May 31, 1950 - June 18, 2020