Obituary for James "Jim" Kerr - Kingsville Celebration Centre
James (Jim) Owen Kerr, age 66, passed away suddenly at his home in Kingsville on December 31st, 2022. Jim was born on June 10th, 1956 in Wallaceberg, Ontario to Delbert and Audrey Kerr.
Jim was a devoted husband to Christine, loving father to William (wife Cristen), Katie (husband Matthew) and Sam, and adoring grandfather to Kelly and Pippa. He was a step-father to Jake, and is also survived by his brothers Paul (wife Diane) and John (wife Penny), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim graduated from the University of Windsor in 1979 with a degree in Human Kinetics. He went on to receive his degree in Education, and enjoyed a 32-year career as a teacher with the Greater Essex County District School Board. Jim will be remembered fondly by the thousands of students he taught and coached during his 10 years at Comber Centennial and 22 years at Jack Miner Public School in Kingsville. Throughout his career, Jim was a patient and kind educator who went above and beyond his responsibilities to motivate and inspire. He built an athletic program and winning sports culture at Jack Miner from the ground up, and his legacy in the gym, hallways and classroom will endure forever.
Jim was an accomplished athlete, most notably playing varsity golf while attending the University of Windsor. His love for the game continued, and he spent the next 40 years playing at Kingsville Golf and Country Club, winning club championships and setting course records along the way.
Visitation at Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville (91 Division St. S.) on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3-5p.m. & 6-8p.m. Visitation Will Continue on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00a.m. Cremation to Follow. Online condolences and cherished memories can be shared at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com
Jim was a devoted husband to Christine, loving father to William (wife Cristen), Katie (husband Matthew) and Sam, and adoring grandfather to Kelly and Pippa. He was a step-father to Jake, and is also survived by his brothers Paul (wife Diane) and John (wife Penny), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim graduated from the University of Windsor in 1979 with a degree in Human Kinetics. He went on to receive his degree in Education, and enjoyed a 32-year career as a teacher with the Greater Essex County District School Board. Jim will be remembered fondly by the thousands of students he taught and coached during his 10 years at Comber Centennial and 22 years at Jack Miner Public School in Kingsville. Throughout his career, Jim was a patient and kind educator who went above and beyond his responsibilities to motivate and inspire. He built an athletic program and winning sports culture at Jack Miner from the ground up, and his legacy in the gym, hallways and classroom will endure forever.
Jim was an accomplished athlete, most notably playing varsity golf while attending the University of Windsor. His love for the game continued, and he spent the next 40 years playing at Kingsville Golf and Country Club, winning club championships and setting course records along the way.
Visitation at Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville (91 Division St. S.) on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3-5p.m. & 6-8p.m. Visitation Will Continue on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00a.m. Cremation to Follow. Online condolences and cherished memories can be shared at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com