Russell L. Kerr III “Russ”, 62, of St. John Virgin Islands, died on Wednesday July 3, 2013 in Branson, MO. He was born December 31, 1950 in Lincoln, NE. He was the son of the late Russell & Virginia (McKelvey) Kerr. He served his country in the Navy as a sonar technician from 1969 until 1971. He then moved to Missouri and attended CMSU Warrensburg, MO where he met and married Phyllis (Isaac) Hitaffer on June 25, 1977.
Surviving are two children, Breana Eoff of Springfield, MO and Drew Kerr of St. John Virgin Islands, and a grandson, Aiden Eoff of Springfield, MO. Five sisters, Michelle, Jan, Heidi, Becky and Jennifer. A brother Ricky preceded him in death.
Russ owned St. John Concierge Service in Virgin Islands, he enjoyed living on his sail boat, snorkeling, fishing and his many friends from the islands.
Memorial services will be July 12, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. at Greenlawn Funeral Home-East in Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Russell L. Kerr III Memorial Fund at Bancorp South, Springfield, MO.