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.