Reid Patterson Kerr

KERNERSVILLE – Reid Patterson Kerr, Sr. died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital. Beloved husband, father, Grandpa, brother, Uncle and friend. We will miss Reid and the love and humor he shared with us as well as the comfort of his physical presence.A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm at West Market St. UMC the family will receive friends following the service.Reid was born August 6, 1924 in Charlotte, NC to loving Christian parents Thomas James and Nora Vogler Kerr. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas James Kerr, mother Nora Vogler Kerr; step-mother Jean Funderburg Kerr and sister, Jean Kerr. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife Nancy Shankle Kerr of the home, daughter Beverly Kerr of Suwanee, GA, son Reid P. Kerr and wife Leslie and his beloved grandchildren, R.P., Payton and John Kerr of Kernersville, his sister Anne and husband Dr. Larry Walker of Winston-Salem; brother Thomas J. Kerr of High Point, sister Margaret Rausch of Houston, TX; brother-in-law Clemm and wife Dorothy Shankle of Southern Pines, sister-in-law Mrs. W.K. Shankle of Greensboro, a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many friends.Reid’s career was spent in the grocery industry and in sales. Very important to him was West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was active in many capacities: office, mobile meals on wheels, usher, and volunteer at many functions within the church. It was not unusual for Reid to regularly go beyond the ordinary in the church and in his interactions with family and friends alike. He loved his family so very much and gained much joy from spending time with and doing things for his grandchildren with whom he shared many interests and activities. He also enjoyed family meals, Wednesday morning breakfast with his buddies, performances, travel and a good joke.We are so thankful to God for giving us an extra year to share with him. He was able to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary; his children’s career successes; and especially his grandchildren’s accomplishments. Each grandchild had a special place in his heart and he in theirs. He was grateful to be able to enjoy a special closeness with them and they with him.The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Richard Weintraub and Dr. Alex Radiontchenko for their excellent care.The Kerr family requests any gifts or donations in memory of Reid be given to West Market Street United Methodist Church or Greensboro Urban Ministry. His friends should remember him over a cup of coffee and biscuit with friends or family.

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