of Greenbrier, AR

February 5, 1942 - November 3, 2025

Edwin Wayne Kerr, 83, of Greenbrier, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord peacefully on November 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and family members.

Born on February 5, 1942 in Quitman, Arkansas to William Vernon and Martha Leona Clay Kerr, Ed lived a life rooted in faith, service and love. He faithfully served as a General Baptist pastor for twenty years and then a beloved Methodist pastor for twenty-three years, touching countless lives and leading multiple generations to Christ. His gentle spirit, steadfast devotion and genuine care for others left an enduring mark on every congregation he served.

Before entering the ministry, Ed served his country with honor as a Specialist 5 in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was an armored vehicle crewman. His courage and sense of duty reflected the same quiet strength that guided his life of faith and family.

Ed had a love for travel, working in the garden, antique shopping and restoring old furniture. He also loved spending time with family and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Kerr, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage until her passing in 2009; his parents; brothers, Billy Ray Kerr (Wanda), Wilcher Clay Kerr (Lillian), Hubert Kerr (Amy) and Charles Vernon Kerr (Betty) and brother-in-law, Charlie ''Roy'' Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Clement Kerr, who describes him as Godly, caring, intelligent, witty and loving. Together, they shared a deeply joyful marriage built on faith and devotion. He is also survived by his son, Marcus Wayne Kerr and his grandson, Ethan Wayne Kerr and two sisters, Helen Kerr Williams and Mary Kerr Ausbrooks (Ralph).

Ed is also survived by his bonus children, Amy Clement Hernandez (''Nash'') and their children, Louis and Chloe Sasser and Zakariah Hernandez and Meghan Clement Follis and her children, Grant and Sarah Follis; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, all of whom loved him dearly and were blessed by his presence in their lives.

Ed had a bachelor's degree in education from UCA and seminary degrees from Oakland City College and the St. Paul School of Theology.

Those who knew Ed will remember him as a devoted man of God, a loving husband, a proud father and grandfather and a faithful servant who lived out his calling with humility and grace. His legacy of love and faith continues to shine in the lives of all who were touched by his ministry and friendship.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the First Methodist Church of Greenbrier. The visitation is at 11 AM and the funeral is following at 12 PM. Graveside service will follow at the Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch.

Services will be under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (Greenbrier). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Methodist Church in Greenbrier or to the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers will be Barry Kerr, Glenn Kerr, Steve Kerr, Preston Grumbles, Greg Harrison, Neil McKnight.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle Cotton, Kendall Cotton, John Kerr, Jim Kerr, Harold Mahan, Loy Bartlett, Ethan Kerr, Grant Follis, Louis Sasser, Zakariah Hernandez.

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