Kevin J. Nesmith

Kevin Joseph Nesmith, 54 of Rockford, died, Sunday, July 11, 2010 in his home. Born October 15, 1955 in Bloomington, the son of Jack D. and Marie L. Nesmith. Graduated from West High in 1974, receiving a swimming scholarship to Western Illinois University. While attending Western he won the State Diving Championship and received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science in 1979. After graduating he was employed by Sundstrand Aviation Company for 15 years and PWC /Deloitte Company for several years. Kevins job took him to various countries and cities over the years. He performed as an intelligent strong Drum Major in the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from 1973 1977 and remained a staff member with the corps throughout. He will be greatly missed by the members of the Phantom Regiment, families and friends. Survivors include 3 sons, Nicholas, Christopher, Zachary and daughter, Rachel; former wife, Denise Woods; 3 brothers, Brion (Joanne) Nesmith, David (Jennifer) Nesmith, Bradley (Penny) Nesmith and sister, Elizabeth " Beth Ann" (David) Zarembski and several nieces and nephews and his faithful K9 companions Mocha and Bandit. Preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Mass Thursday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Cathedral of St. Peter. 1243 North Church St. Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, July 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Memorials to the family for a fund to be established.