Frank James Kerr

Frank James Kerr, 72, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly March 23, 2021.  He was born January 15, 1949 in Terre Haute, IN.  He worked 10 years for Mount Franklin Foods as VP of Retail Sales retiring in 2019.  Prior to that he worked in many other food service industries in various capacities, such as: he was owner/president of Kerr Sales Co. from 2008 to 2009; VP of Business Development for Golden Stream Foods for 3 years; Manager/Broker of Direct Sales for Trolli Food for 5 years; and Western Regional Manager for Pearson Candy Co. for 10 years.  His favorite pastimes were fishing, golfing, gardening and spending time with his family.  He was a member of Kingsway Christian Church; The Corvette Club; The Shriners; and a Free Mason.  Frank is survived by two loving daughters, Stephanie A. Kerr, and Gina M. Kerr; his mother, Louise M. (Call) Kerr; and close cousins whom he considered to be just like his brothers and sisters.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda K. Kerr, who passed away February 26, 2021, and his father, Ralph Kerr.   Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.  Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 27 at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to WRTV 6 Toy Drive c/o The Corvette Club, c/o Roger & Tina Hanslow, 18565 Wychwood Place, Noblesville, IN 46062 (make checks payable to The Corvette Club), or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Murat Temple, 510 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis, IN 46204.