Carl Dwight Kerr of Union, MO peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday July 7, 2025, at the age of 87 years.  Carl was born February 28, 1938, in Rutherford, TN; the son of Brown Kerr and his wife, Nannie D. (Pope).

Carl began his spiritual life at New Hope Baptist Church in TN., where he grew up and met the love of his life, Nancy (Pierce).  He received his education from Rutherford Elementary School and Rutherford High School.  He was united in marriage to Nancy on August 10, 1956, in Corinth, MS., and four children blessed their union.  The family moved numerous times as Carl provided ministry first at Central Baptist Church in Union, before moving on to Oak Hill Baptist Church in Alton, Glenview Baptist Church in Independence, Springdale Church in Fenton, and finally settling at St. Clair Southern Baptist Church in St. Clair.  Carl had a deep love for the Lord and cherished spreading his message.

He enjoyed making home improvements and remodeling houses.  The time Carl loved most was the time spent with Nancy, his kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Brown and Nannie D. Kerr; seven siblings: Daymon Kerr, Harold Kerr, Glynn Kerr, Robert Kerr, Margaret Workman, Janie Leeke, and Tresia Jenkins; one daughter-in-law, Christy Kerr; and one great-grandchild, Elijsha Peckham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Nancy Kerr of Union; four children: Jimmy Kerr of Wright City, Jeff Kerr and wife Lisa of Union, Tracye Peterson and husband Joey of Oak Grove Village, and Tammy Barrett and husband David of Garfield, AR.; eleven grandchildren: Tabitha (Daniel) Frederich, Joshua (Erica) Kerr, Bobby (Callee) Peterson, Brandon (Heather) Barrett, Amanda (Nick) Wilson, Brooke (Shane) Winkler, Rachel (Jerry) Eckstein, Jacob Barrett, Seth (Shani) Barrett, Ethan (Jessi) Kerr, and Jesse Barrett; sixteen great-grandchildren: Jeremiah, Landon, Leah, Bryce, Jordyn, Henry, Declan, Levi, Bentley, Charlotte, Abigail Louise, Jensen, Abigail, Jack, Rylee, Vivian, and one-on-the-way; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.