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Hubert L. Kearney, Sr.


Sunrise: October 31, 1923

Sunset: February 10, 2019

              Hubert Kearney, Sr.     

Sunrise                               Sunset

October 31, 1923        February 10, 2019

 

Hubert Kearney, Sr. grew up in Raleigh NC.  He is the fourth child of twelve, born to the late Robert and Lucy Kearney. Hubert loved God, family, service, and golf.  He was ordained as a Deacon at Money Point Baptist Church and served there faithfully, as well as at several other churches where he had membership over the years.

Hubert cherished his entire family and they loved and respected him because he was such a role model for them.  He was a strong foundation who never wavered in his faith and his convictions.

A veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, Hubert retired from the U. S. Army as a Master Sergeant, following 31 years of decorated and honorable service to his country. An avid golfer, he was nicknamed “Long-knocker” because of his excellence on the course.  On February 10, 2019, the Lord called Hubert home to his eternal rest and reward. 

He is predeceased by his former wife, Erma O. Kearney, and 5 children, Sophia, Ivory, Caboosie, and Robert Kearney, and Hilda Silvels. Hubert leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Geraldine Kearney, of Suffolk, VA; two brothers, Howard Kearney (Bessie) and Franklin Kearney (Patricia), both of Raleigh, NC; nine children: Hubert “Duke” Kearney, Jr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia; William “Butch” Kearney (Razzie) of Raleigh NC; Kathy Berkley (Michael) and Denise Williams, both of Garner NC; Donald Speller (Alice) of Chesapeake, Virginia; Regina Butler (Tommy) of Sarasota, Florida; Julius Speller (Mariah) of Norfolk, Virginia; Valerie Walton (Harold) and Craig Speller (Sabrina), both of Suffolk, Virginia; and a host of grandchildren, generations of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Viewing Sunday, February 17, 2019 Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Family Receiving Friends Sunday, February 17, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service Monday, February 18, 2019 10:00am New Community Temple COGIC 3615 Tyre Neck Road Portsmouth, VA 23703 Interment Albert G. Horton Veteran's Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, VA 23434

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    Latasha K. Speller says

    I will miss my grandfather, his teachings, his jokes, and how strong he was physically, emotionally but most of all spiritually. I will cherish these memories. I pray that my family will find strength in the Lord and in his mighty power during this time.

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    Bishop Bernard Williams, D.D. says

    My sincere love and prayerful support is with you Geraldine, Craig, and the KEARNEY-Speller and Fayton families. Brother Hubert fought the good fight of faith. He has peacefully transitioned to an earned and most deserved rest. May he rest in Peace and Power!

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    Paul and Linda Walke Lilly says

    “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1
    To the Speller-Kearney family: We were saddened to hear of your loss. We hope that your memories of good times spent with him will bring you comfort and strength. Our heartfelt condolences.

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    Harold Walton says

    Third round, eighteenth hole, Long Knocker has struck a hole in one and has gone BACK home!

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    Donoval A. Petty says

    My condolences and prayers are with the family during this time. Know that while he is in Heaven with our father Gods hands will continue to be around you

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    Deli says

    I’m sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Christ promise to reunite us with our loved ones, John 5:28,29

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