Robert “Bob” Kerr, Sr., 79, of Sour Lake, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Senior Rehabilitation of Port Arthur. Bob was born July 9, 1928 to Everett and Priscilla (Gordon) Kerr in McCool, Mississippi. He lived most of his life in Hardin County and retired from Hardin County Precinct 4 as constable after sixteen years of service.
Bob served as Hardin County Commissioner for two years and deputy sheriff for over four years under Sheriff Billy Paine and Sheriff Mike Holzapfel. During this time he also worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operators Local 450 Union. Bob’s service to Hardin County was over 22 years.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Vanette Young and her husband Charles of Bridge City; sons, Robie Kerr of Conroe, and Ken Kerr of Atascocita; brothers, Gladney Kerr of Lyons, David Kerr of Valley View, and Doug Kerr of Vidor; sister, Helen Heller of Sutherland, Virginia; grandchildren, Trey Smith, Michael Smith, Van Kerr, and Sarah Kerr; great grandson Bryce Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, October 12, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 N. West Ninth Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136.
