April 1, 1945 - March 22, 2019
Kerry Moorehead, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 1, 1945 in Sandwich, the son of Richard and Earlene (Horn) Moorehead. He married Becky Collings on May 24, 1980 at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church.
Kerry graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1963. He attended Illinois State University until he was drafted into the US Army. He served from 1966-1968, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. After the Army, he sold Country Companies insurance in Joliet for three years. In 1973, he moved back to Paw Paw to help his father with Moorehead Oil and the Sunoco Station. Kerry later worked for Paw Paw Schools as a custodian and maintenance person. He retired at the age of 70 but still drove a bus part time for the school.
Kerry is survived by his wife, Becky; children, Erin (Robert) Odle, Gavin (Desha Freely) Moorehead, and Ryan (Kristen) Moorehead; three grandchildren, Lucas Odle, Bethany Odle, and Olivia Moorehead; siblings, Georgia (Bob) Verdonck and Bill (Sandy) Moorehead; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, 370 Wiley Ave. in Paw Paw.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church with Pastor Glen Stewart officiating. Interment of cremated remains will follow in Wyoming Township Cemetery. Please visit www.tormanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.
My sympathies to the family of Kerry Morehead
He always was willing to help. He helped on my farm and was good with machinery. Lord rest him!
Our sympathy to Kerry’s family. He will be remembered for his service and hard work done for others. God will welcome him warmly.
What a sweet man who always had a smile for you. Thoughts and prayers to Becky and family. He will be missed.
So very sorry. Prayers for you and your family.
Becky and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God’s peace be with you during these difficult days.
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed
My deepest sympathies to you all. Kerry was a great man who loved his family deeply. He always had a kind word and a fun sense of humor. Will miss seeing him around town.