Charles Robert Kerr

Charles Robert Kerr, 80, of Little Rock Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born December 11, 1936 in Little Rock to the late Aubrey Robert Kerr and Mary Nell Burns-Kerr, he was devoted to his faith, family, and his many friends. Charles spent much of his professional life in sales, representing Brach's candy, Life Savers, novelty gift brands, and various other gift companies. He gleaned much of his work ethic from working at the family-owned grocery store on Ringo in Little Rock. He also served proudly in the Arkansas National Guard; most noteworthy was his involvement in the Central High School desegregation crisis of 1957. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and St. James Methodist Church. Aside from family and work, he passionately devoted his time to volunteer fire-fighting, traveling, family gatherings at Okatoma in Ferndale, shopping, and couponing. Left to cherish his memory is his son, David (Karri) M. Kerr and grandson, J.T. Thomas of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Kathie Kerr-Jones (Larry Jones) and grandchildren, Brittney E. Jones and Mason Jones of Pearland, Texas; daughter, Christine Kerr-Oldham (Scott Oldham) and grandchildren, Bailey Oldham, Payten Oldham, and Gage Oldham of Cabot, Arkansas; brother, Robert C. Kerr (Virginia) of Houston and their children, Scott Kerr of Austin, Texas and Kelly Kerr-Coerver of Houston, Texas; and a multitude of extended family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers and customary condolences, memorials may be made to the Little Rock Firefighter Museum. To express your condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.