Terence P. "Terry" Kerr

November 19, 1947 ~ November 24, 2020 (age 73)

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     Terence P. “Terry” Kerr, 73, of North Little Rock passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Terry was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Terence “Buddy” and Rose Marie Andrews Kerr.
    Terry was a graduate of Catholic High School in Little Rock in 1965 and the University of Arkansas School of Pharmacy. He worked as a hospital pharmacist for Baptist Health for 42 years before his retirement. He was a teacher and mentor to many students and new pharmacists. He was highly respected and loved by his peers and everyone that he worked with.
    Terry didn’t feel that he had to impress anyone. He was always himself and usually dressed in camo.  He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went.

   Terry loved being outdoors, hunting deer and turkey, trapping coyotes and bobcats, and his cabin in Salem, Arkansas. Fun to him was cutting down trees with his chainsaw. Terry loved every minute that he sat on a stand in the cold and dark as the beauty of a new day appeared at first light. He looked at nature and appreciated God’s creations.

   Terry was an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where he was a member of the Men’s Club and served on other committees. His faith in God was very important to him.
    Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Terence”Buddy” and Rose Marie Andrews Kerr, and his brother, James R. “Rick” Kerr.

    Terry was a wonderful husband, dad, Pawpaw, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.  Terry is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Phyllis Meharg Kerr: son, Richard Scott Kerr; daughter, Stacey Harkey; grandchildren, Chase Harkey and Brooklyn Brockman; sisters, Paula Mizell and Jane Harris (Larry); many nieces and nephews; and friend Donny Daniel who was like a brother.

    Terry's sister, Paula, shares the following special memories of her big brother :

    I don’t believe anyone realizes how important siblings are until they get a little older. I remember a few stories from our childhood, like when Terry and Rick wrapped up a bundle of switches for me and a huge box of newspapers for Jane then placed them under the Christmas tree when we were little. I can just imagine their laughter. Switches and newspapers came back to him on his  front porch for his 40th birthday compliments of Jane and I. Also, Terry and Rick rigged a child’s rocker above a door so when I opened it, it would fall on me. It didn’t, but I remember them getting into trouble over it. I feel sure they were just practicing for their lifelong thrill of hunting!  Terry loved nature and being outdoors to say the least. He also had a tale to tell about animals and enjoyed sharing his knowledge and skills with members of our family and his friends. Speaking of hunting, let’s not forget the famous Easter Egg family hunts. His hiding spots were always unexpected and almost impossible to find. Just a couple of eggs took us (adults) up to 30 or more minutes to find.  Terry would have to section the search area down, little by little, with a smile, laugh and narration of everyone attempts. I myself only found one in all those years. Terry was always one of the first to participate in our Christmas games. Interesting surprising facts and belly laughs came about by this new tradition in our family. There is only one word for Terry’s fashion style—-camouflage!  I guess that is perfect because he was always there for us. Never intrusive, but there. These are a few of my wonderful memories.

    Terry had a kind spirit which he extended to the world. I have said for many years that he was THE best person I knew of. In our family, he took care of everyone. Terry willingly took on the roll of patriarch when our parents and grandparents could not. He loved holding our babies, the nieces , nephews and their babies. We looked to him for guidance and comfort. We expected he and Rick to be with us for the rest of our lives and are extremely sad they are gone.

    As they say, job well done Terry!  I love you, Paula

   Honorary pallbearers are Jim Watkins, Reggie Gleghorn, Donny Daniel, Robert Cantrell, Ralph Griggs, Larry Binz, and Michael Pilcher.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 211 West 19th St., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 or Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Little Rock Compassion Center, PO Box 4249.   LR, Ar. 72214.

   Visitation will be Sunday, November 29 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home (1921 Main St, NLR) with Rosary at 2:00 p.m. Monday followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (211 W. 19th St., NLR) at 2:30 p.m.  Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park.  Covid-19 directives mandate:  Mask worn at all times, social distancing encouraged. 

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.

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