William E. Barr's Obituary
William E. “Bill” Barr, 85, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Bill was born on July 19, 1925 in Westervelt, IL the son of Harry M. and Anna Belle Forbes Barr. He was a retired salesperson for Black & Company and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Annabelle Binkley on August 30, 1947.
Surviving are his wife, and two sisters, Laura Perry and Margaret Halbrock both of Shelbyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers.
Funeral service will be 2:30 pm Tuesday January 11, 2010 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Pastor Gerald Thompson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service in the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The family of William E. “Bill” Barr is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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