Richard H. Kerr

Richard H. Kerr obituary, Greenfield, IN

Richard H. Kerr

Richard Kerr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory - Greenfield on Sep. 11, 2023.

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GREENFIELD – Richard H. Kerr, age 87, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born in Cumberland Co., Kentucky on December 27, 1935, to Benjamin F. and Lela B. (Wells) Kerr. He served in the U.S. Army. Richard married Bessie O'Neal (Walden) on April 5, 1957, in Celina, Tennessee.
He was a printing press operator for over 36 years for US Corrugated/Boise Cascade in Indianapolis, retiring in 1997. Richard was a founding member of Kerr Family Singers since 1970. Accomplished Bluegrass musician and member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Fortville, where he was a Deacon, Trustee and longtime song leader. Richard was a 50 plus year Master Mason at Center Lodge.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Brenda A. Kerr of Indianapolis; son, Wm. Mark Kerr (Debbie) of Shirley; sister, Ruth Anderson; two grandchildren, Wm. Mark Kerr II (Cassie) and Aaron R. Hooten (Sarah); five great-grandchildren, Bessie M. Kerr, William Hall Kerr, Jaxson Hooten, Gunner Hooten, and Remy Hooten; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Bessie O'Neal (Walden) Kerr; parents, Benjamin and Lela Kerr; brothers, Myrl Kerr, Earl Kerr, and Kenneth Kerr; and sisters, Jewel Graves, Alene Brewington, Geneva Graves, Ranese Geralds, Mary Jackson, and Letha Ford.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the mortuary with viewing one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mark Kerfoot will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Richard may be sent by mail to Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 406 S. Maple St, Fortville, IN 46040. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

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