Alexander H Kerr's Obituary
Alexander H. Kerr, Jr passed away on December 28, 2023,
quietly at his home in Tavares, Florida, after a lengthy
illness, surrounded by his wife and family by his side.
Alex was born on April 22, 1936, in Los Angeles, California,
to Alexander H. Kerr, Sr. and Carolyn Hollaway Kerr, who
preceded him.
Alex is survived by his loving wife, Patrica Walker Kerr, of
38 years, and his children, Lisa Freeman (John), Lana
Schultz, Lori Cruz (George), Greg Wilkinson, and Meredith
Kerr. Alex is also survived by his grandchildren Nicole
Thornton, Jennifer Wright, Dana Bischoff, Chris Schultz,
Brittney Berry, Chris Cruz, Cassandra Trujillo, Matthew Mazzocco, Nico Cruz, Michael
Mazzocco, Natalie Cruz, Jake Kerr, Cody Wilkinson, and a host of great-grandchildren and
loving cousins living throughout the US.
Alex had a career in industrial design. He was one of the original designers for Carroll
Shelby. He designed parts of the Ford Shelby and the Cobra. Alex also freelanced for
George Barris of Hollywood. He ended his career designing at Walt Disney Imagineering
in California. Alex designed for Disneyland in California, Epcot in Florida, Japan, and
Paris. He also taught a class in car design at his alma mater, Art Center of Pasadena.
Alex was a Navy Veteran.
Alex loved God, his family and friends, and his country fiercely. He was a talented artist.
He had a passion for cars, driving, racing, and drawing them. Alex was known for his
kindness and his great sense of humor. He loved to speak in different dialects: English,
Aussie, Scottish, southern (to tease his Georgia family), and as an old man! Alex did not
think he was old! He was adored by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
His life will be celebrated in late Spring in Tavares, Florida. In lieu of flowers, Please consider donating to Tunnel To Towers Foundation - https://t2t.org.
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