Kevin B. Secor

Kevin Secor was born in Albany, New York to Robert and Marjorie Secor and was raised in East Schodack, New York. Upon graduation of high school joined the United States Marine Corps in 1976. Kevin served 29 years in the United States Marine Corps retiring with the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9). Kevin’s final assignment was as the Military Secretary, Aide-de-camp, Military Assistant and Senior Marine Enlisted for the Commander of US Marine Forces Atlantic/South, Commander of US Southern Command and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His many decorations and awards include 8 Marine Corps good conduct medals, 3 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, A Defense Meritorious Service Medal, A Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and 2 National Defense Service Medals Upon retirement from the Marine Corps in 2005, Kevin served as Special Assistant, Veterans Service Organization Liaison for the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this role, he served as the primary advisor to the Secretary and senior department leadership of Veterans Affairs Central Office all three administrations (Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and National Cemetery Administration). In 2015, Kevin was reassigned and served as the veterans Benefits Administration. Kevin retired from the VA January 1st 2021 and enjoyed time with his family and grandchildren. Cherishing his memory is his mother, Marjorie Secor of Rensselaer NY, 2 children and a daughter in Law, William and Nicole Secor of Culpeper VA, and Ashley Secor of Manassas VA. His grandchildren Ashtan, Bella, Jace, Lydia and Lilith. 4 brothers and sisters in law, Craig and Margene Secor of Richmond VA, Gary and Susan Secor of Lawton Oklahoma, Mark and Kathy Secor of Castleton NY, and Bob and Karen Secor of Troy, NY. He will be remembered and missed by family, nephews, nieces, cousins and his many friends and colleagues. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Robert Secor of Rensselaer NY and his younger brother Jeffery Secor of Rensselaer, NY. A funeral service will be held at Miller Funeral Home on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery.

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Kevin B. Secor

August 4, 2021