Funeral of former Queens star

Nov 14 2008 by Kieran West Brook, Dumfries Standard Friday

QUEENS chairman David Rae has described former star Jim Kerr who died on Saturday as “a gentleman in every sense of the word”.

Jim Kerr, aged 66, died in his home in Sanquhar on Saturday and leaves behind two sons and a daughter.

During his playing days, Jim made 403 appearances for Queen of the South between 1959 and 1971.

He joined the club back in 1959 from his local club, Kello Rovers, and went on to become a fans favourite.

He made a name for himself as a no-nonsense defender, playing both at right back and in central defence.

Speaking soon after hearing the news of Mr Kerr’s death, Mr Rae described him as: “A clean-cut whole-hearted club man, a tremendous competitor and a gentleman in every sense of the word.

“He was down at Palmerston only last season for a visit and thoroughly enjoyed himself.

“Particularly the fish supper on his way home in the Palmerston Cafe.”

Jim Kerr was famous for eating a fish supper after the game, when he played at Palmerston.

His funeral takes place today at 11.30am St Bride’s Parish Church, in Sanquhar, with the burial taking place in Sanquhar Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend, but there are to be family flowers only

There will be a retiring collection for Kello Rovers Boys Football Club.

There will also be a minute’s silence at the next Queens home game, against Clyde on November 22.