JOSHUA W. KEARNEY JR.


FRANKLINTON - Joshua Wilson Kearney Jr., 87, died Thursday, June 14, 2011. A memorial service was held Sunday, June 19, at First Baptist Church, Franklinton, with Dr. W. H. Garner officiating.

He was born to the late Stella and Joshua Kearney Sr. and was known as “Josh” to friends and associates and “Pop Pop” to his grandchildren. He was married to the late Mattie T. Kearney He received his B.S. degree from North Carolina A&T, his M.S. degree from Michigan State University and his PhD from Ohio State University. He was employed with the University of the District of Columbia until his retirement.

Surviving: daughter, Terry Nelson (Russell) of Gaithersburg, Md.; son, Brent Kearney (Nevada) of Silver Spring, Md.; sisters, Beulah Williams of Greensboro, Kate Rodwell of Franklinton and Cynthia Flood of Grays Lake, Ill.; three grandsons; and one granddaughter.

Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home, Franklinton.