I was honored to officiate at Doc Kerr's funeral yesterday, 3/13. In your memories of Doc, there will be tears. There will be sorrow. There will be pain. Replace the pain with memories. Replace the sorrow with laughter. Replace the tears with hope.
Kerr, E. Hoyt Jr.
March 11, 2010
E. Hoyt "Doc" Kerr, Jr. 93, of Speedway, passed away at Westview Hospital in Indianapolis. He graduated from Miliken University in Decatur, Illinois and continues to be an avid supporter. He then graduated from McCormick Seminary and was later awarded a Doctorate of Divinity. Doc was a member of the HemelgarnJohnson Race Team. He was a crew member of the 1996 winning team of Buddy Lazier. Two years ago, on his 91st birthday, Doc became the oldest person to drive a race car around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, completing two laps! Doc was a Presbyterian minister and a real estate broker. He was a member of the Indianapolis Museum. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances "North" Kerr. Survivors include his son, David (Teresa) Kerr of Louisville, TN; three daughters, Judy (Kenneth) Breit of Hartland, MI, Patricia Winston of Los Angeles, CA, and Kathy (Scott) Cole of Troy, MI; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 13 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel. Calling will be at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 12. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5635 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46248 or IRL Ministries, P.O. Box 24297, Speedway, IN 46224. Online condolences may be shared at conklefuneralhome.com
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I just learned of Dr. Kerr's passing a few hours ago. He was a tremendous man and know that he made a positive impact on the racing community of Speedway. Wish you could see how proud he was to show it to me last summer, my only regret is that I wasn't there for a race so his enthusiasm could have been completed.
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