James “Jimmy” Taylor Kerr, age 93 of Milton passed away Friday, November 6,
preceded in death by his parents, James T Kerr, and Mary Davis Kerr; sisters,
Mary Francis Kerr, Nina Jackson, Margaret Caffey, and Elizabeth Sheridan.
Jimmy was a member of the Church of Christ, a 1952 Graduate of Kittrell High
School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. He was a veteran of the
United States Navy and retired as Sr. Chief Petty Officer. He retired from Bell
South after 38 years of service.
amazing knowledge of US history, math, antique tractors, diesel engines and
firearms. He had a deep respect and gratitude for his time spent in the Navy,
especially the lifelong friends he made and world travel he felt so blessed to do.
These experiences also created endless stories of adventure which Jimmy loved to
share and could recall in great detail embellished by his own sharp wit.
lifelong home. Those roots taught him to live by strong principles; respect for self
and others, personal discipline, work ethic and honest dealings. As a father, he
made sure those principles were learned and practiced within his family.
Jimmy is survived by his children, Denise Kerr Johnson, Lisa Henderson and
husband John, James Taylor Kerr Jr, and wife Amelia, Edward Hollandsworth Kerr
and wife Angie; grandchildren, Jaclyn Grove and husband Troy, Lauren Gerdes
and husband Matthew, Christopher Reeves and wife Jannah, Caroline Reeves,
Samuel Taylor Kerr and wife Kara, J.T. Kerr, Dylan Hamilton and wife Emily,
Dalton Hamilton and wife Samantha, Katie Bryant and husband Luke, Hatton Kerr
and ten great-grandchildren.
“ The watch is over. For you, the storm is over, the sea is calm, and the sky is
clear. Rest in peace, Sailor. We have the watch”
A memorial gathering will be Sunday November 15 th 1:00PM to 4:00PM at
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Military Honors at 4:00PM. www.woodfinchapel.com
