Arthur E. Kerr

Age 78 of Kinner Hill Rd. Pine City, NY, passed away in peace, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, April 15th, 2005 at his home.Art was born in Elmira, the 25th day of August, 1926. He was the son of the late Robert and Mildred Black Kerr.Surviving is his loving wife and friend of 60 years, Elizabeth Kerr of Pine City; children, Rodney (Faye) Kerr of Caton, NY, Carolyn (David) Burnham of Elmira, Arthur J. (Julie) Kerr of Pine City, Douglas (Pat) Kerr of Pine City, Barbara (Paul) Daniels of Pine City, Nancy (Russell) Purvis of Lowman, Susan (Ronald) Stanton of Elmira, Robert (Kathy) Kerr of Elmira; 25 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; brother, James Kerr of Gillett, PA; sister, Betty (Ken) Serface of TN; several nieces and nephews.Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Monday, April 18th, 2005 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and again on Tuesday, April 19th, from 10:00 AM to12:00 noon. Funeral Services celebrating Art?s life will follow at 12:00 PM.Deacon George Welch will officiate. Interment will follow in the Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY. Art was a proud, decorated, Navy Veteran of World War II, serving his country in 7 major battles. After the service, he worked many years at the Dalrymple Stone and Gravel Co. Inc. in Southport, before retiring from his position as Assistant Highway Superintendent for the Town of Southport. He was a family man who never took those around him for granted. A true sportsman, he loved hunting around the rolling hills of the area with his family and many dear friends. An avid NASCAR fan, Art was always ready to watch the race, but was also always willing to help on the family farm. All that were fortunate enough to know him will miss Art, and his memory will live on in them forever. Memorial donations in Arthur E. Kerr?s name may be made to the charity of one?s choice.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .