James S Kerr, of Hinton, age 87, died February 12, 2021, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Jo Ellen Kerr. They had been married for 62 years.

Jim was the son of James and Lucille Huffman Kerr of Hinton.

Jim was a graduate of Hinton High School, class of 1952. He also attended Beckley College.  A former railroader with the C&O Jim started his successful real estate brokerage, James S. Kerr Real Estate in 1975. He was also a former member of the Board of Directors of the First Century Bank in Hinton.

An avid sportsman, Jim was known for landing numerous trophy trout, hunted bear in Maine, and enjoyed sighting, deer, turkeys, bears and other wildlife on his Zion Mountain farm.  Jim and Jo Ellen enjoyed these activities together and were seldom apart. They were truly committed to each other.

Surviving Jim is their special dog, Lady, and his brother-in-law, Ed Burdette and wife Wanda of Charleston, WV.

We also want to recognize our longtime family friend, Carol Bishop, of Hinton.

Because of COVID-19 concerns and the need to take precautions, a private interment will be held at Restwood Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held later when we believe it will be safer to celebrate Jim's life for those wishing to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to The Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV.