Bert Ward Kerr

Bert Ward Kerr, age 63 of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009. He was born in Auburn, California and raised on his family ranch in Placer County. He earned his engineering degree when he returned from serving four years in the United States Navy. He is a decorated Vietnam War Combat Veteran. When his children were young, he coached youth league football, baseball and fast pitch softball. He felt it was important for the youth he was entrusted with to develop good sportsmanship along with the desire to excel and win. Mr. Kerr was an avid golfer, hunter and sportsman. He was a 3rd Degree mason with the Blue Lodge # 492, a member of the Yorkrite, Scottish Rite, Knoxville, Shriners, Kerbela Temple, Knoxville. During his lifetime, Mr. Kerr guided and mentored employees as a Plant Manager and Director of Operations for MacGregor Golf, Acuity Brands Lighting and other well known national companies. He was compassionate and humble and an advocate for change in the work place. It has been said many times by friends and co-workers that they are a better person having known Bert. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, play golf, hunt and travel with his wife and family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Shahan Kerr (former Rebecca Shahan of Lake City, Tennessee); daughter, Mary Ellen Kerr of Sacramento, California; son and daughter-in-law, Bert Ward Kerr, II and Kimberlee Paige Kerr of Senoia; grandchildren, Bert Ward Kerr, III and Megan Elaine Kerr; brother and sister-in-law, David and Linda Kerr of Auburn, California; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Bert Kerr will be conducted Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin, Georgia. Pastor Bill Cook, of the 1st Church of Christ, Covington Indiana will officiate. Friends may visit the family from 6:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. A committal service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 11:00am at Leach Cemetery in Lake City, Tennessee. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1585 Hwy 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265 in memory of Mr. Kerr.

Bert Ward Kerr

January 24, 1946 - August 10, 2009