John Kerr Sr

John Emery Myers Kerr Sr., 84, was a long time resident of Athens, died Oct. 31st, 2014 at Carriage Court of Hilliard where he has lived since August 2012. He was born on January 5th, 1930 in Willmington, OH to the late R. Kenneth Kerr and Charlotte Sieber Kerr of Lancaster. Jack was a 1948 Lancaster High School Graduate and Attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He served his country as a Sergeant in the Air Force, honorably discharged on March 28, 1952. He met the love of his life Jo-Ann Workman Kerr and was married June 13, 1953. Jack worked at the Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Athens Messenger, WATH Radio Athens, and was the owner of WMPO Radio Mid-Pom in Middleport, OH from 1959-1989. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Athens, Masonic Bodies, Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM, Scottish Rite Aladdin Shrine of Central Ohio, Past President of Athens County Shrine Club, Charter Member of Athens Boat and Ski Club, Supporter of Ohio University Athletics, Volunteer at Ohio University Golf Course, and a Volunteer of O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Jack is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John E., Jr. and Sharon Kerr of Columbus, Howard R. and Linda Kerr of Chillicothe, Timothy J. and Kelly Kerr of Wildwood, MO; grandchildren, Courtney Kerr Lloyd and husband Ryan, Christopher Kerr, Jessica Kerr, Timothy J. Kerr Jr., and Molly Kerr; and one great granddaughter, Grace Ann Lloyd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo-Ann Workman Kerr; brother and sister-in-law, R. Kenneth (Nada) Kerr, II; sister and brother-in-law, Katherine Ann (John B.) Lake; and parents.
A service will take place on Tuesday at 1:30PM at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130, officiated by The Reverend Brad Jackson. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:30AM until 1:30PM. The Lancaster Veterans’ Burial Detail will have a committal service at Maple Grove Cemetery, following the funeral.
Memorials may be given in Jack’s name to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 655 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH 43017. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Funeral Service

Tuesday November 4, 2014 , 1:30 PM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Calling Hours

Tuesday November 4, 2014 , 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Graveside Service

Tuesday November 4, 2014 at Maple Grove Cemetery