27-07-2025
Johnstone butcher with 40 years' service wins praise
John Kerr started at John Marshall and Son back in 1985 when he was just 17 and has since risen through the ranks to become the shop manager of the family-run business.
West Scotland MSP Paul O'Kane hailed the Johnstone butcher for his four decades of dedication after publishing a Holyrood motion to honour him.
John Kerr (Image: Newsquest) Mr O'Kane said: 'When I read that John had reached this fantastic career milestone, I knew I wanted to raise awareness of it at the Scottish Parliament.
'Saying that he (John) can't imagine doing anything else is really quite special. It's great to see someone truly love what they do for a living.
'He's committed 40 years of dedication to his craft and forty years of service to the local community.
'We have so many great businesses in Johnstone and people in the town are loyal to these local champions on the High Street,' added Mr O'Kane.
