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Joseph Kerr Obituary
Savannah
Joseph "Joey" Leon Kerr, Jr., 62, of Savannah, Georgia, died Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, at Memorial University Medical Center.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Joseph Leon Kerr, Sr. and the late Ann Reed Kerr. Joey was of the Catholic faith. He was a 1976 graduate of Jenkins High School. Joey was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 508. He was employed as an ENI supervisor with Pinova as well as with Rayonier and Kerr-McGee. Joey loved boating, hunting, and fishing with his children and friends. He also loved riding his Harley during bike week in Daytona.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Charles Kerr, and a brother-in-law, Glenn Bowen.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Nelson Lanier; one daughter, Rebekah Kerr; two sons, Joseph L. "Trey" Kerr III and his wife, Kori, and Michael G. Kerr; two grandchildren, Keyli Kerr and Julia Kerr; his father, Joseph Leon Kerr, Sr.; one sister, Suzie Kerr Bowen; one niece, Traci Shreck and her husband, Mark; two nephews, Brian Bowen and his wife, Elise, and Travis Bowen and his wife, Summer; two step-children, Gabriel "Gabe" Usry and his wife Kadi, and Natalie Lanier, and two step-grandsons, Spencer and Layton Usry.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2020, at Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, March 9, 2020, at St. James Catholic Church. Interment will be in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society – Post Office Box 60786, Savannah, Georgia 31420-7732.
Please share your thoughts about Joey and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com.
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Josie
August 18, 2020
I did not know.... Every time I drive passed Angies Diner in the Morning I wonder if he is in there eating breakfast on his way to work. I enjoyed his FB post about family. We went to school together for 12 years.
March 10, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of the Kerr Family.
Debbie and Jerry Sisco
Rick Hanner
March 9, 2020
Joe was a great friend from the late 90s which started as a business relationship that developed int a great friendship. In the past 15 years, I came through Savannah and had great times with our mutual friends David and Harry. Joe most always had a smile and good stories, memories and good times. I never had the pleasure of meeting his kids, but I did stay with his parents for a weekend. I will miss Joe. So will Savannah. I will pray for those who so suddenly lost him.
Frank Cullum
March 9, 2020
Susie,I pray that Our Lord bestows His
grace on your family and comforts you
with all of His love.May you find peace.
March 9, 2020
Suzi, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Joe's family.
Lynn Bailey
Frankie Branch
March 8, 2020
Suzie, Anita & family, I'm so sorry to hear about Joey, I have known him since elementary school, and the many times he came to Bona Bella Marina. My prayers are with you, may God Bless
Diane Lightsey
March 8, 2020
So sorry about this tragic accident. My thoughts are with you in your sorrow.
Teresa Hosti
March 7, 2020
So very sorry for your loss Susie. Prayers for you and your family.
Stu Putman
March 7, 2020
Oldest and dearest friend. But I know Im not alone. Joe had a way of making all his friends feel that way with a big smile, warm hug and a kind word. When life gets in the way we always think theres time to reconnect. Dont wait. Love you brother
Lisa King
March 6, 2020
It was a pleasure working with Joe at Kerr McGee / Tronox. I will forever remember his caring and giving spirit. My deepest and sincerest condolences to everyone who loves Joe.
Barbara
March 6, 2020
Joe loved fiercely. He loved music. His love of music was diverse - he would Play That Funky Music and slow breeze Gran Torino. He loved the beach, sitting there for hours. He loved the sunset. Not so much the sunrise. He loved adventure: hunting, boating, fishing, SCUBA, spear fishing, camping. Not so much primitive camping. He loved to cook and eat and entertain his friends and family. Joe loved his friends. He would do anything for his friends and family. Joe loved his Mama and Daddy. He missed his Mama. Joe loved Trey and Michael and Rebekah and Suzi and their families. Joe is with his Mama and brother Greg now. But his love remains with us. Lucky are we to have been loved so fiercely by Joe.
Roy Thornton
March 6, 2020
This is a terrible loss of a very respected man. My prayers go out to the family during this time of sadness.
March 6, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
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