Walter Jerome Barr's Obituary
Walter J. Barr, 80, of Decatur died at 8:41 am on Tuesday January 11, 2005 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral Liturgy celebrating his life will be 10 am Saturday January 15, 2005 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Malloy Officiating, where visitation will be Friday evening January 14, 2005 in the funeral home from 6-8 pm. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
Walter was born in Beecher City on August 26, 1924 the son Noah S. and Edna V. Light Barr. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He later worked for Sattley’s Office Supply as a Salesman. He was a past commander of the American Legion, he was a member of the Decatur, Elk’s. He married Sarah Bastob on December 24, 1953 in Decatur, she survives.
Also surviving include his son, Walter G. Barr and wife Joni of Roswell, NM; four grandchildren, Kristen, Laine, Shannon and Fallon; his four brothers, Darcy Barr, Cecil Barr, Dewy Barr and Kenny Barr. Several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
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