William M. "Bub" Barr, Jr.

William M. "Bub" Barr, Jr., 50 of Newton Township, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, August 2, 2019, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was born May 5, 1969 in Warren, the son of the late William M. and Dorothy Shirley Ferry Barr Sr. He grew up in Leavittsburg.

Bill was a 1987 graduate of LaBrae High School. He then attended Fortis Technical School. He worked for Denman Tire for 23 years until the company closed.

Bill loved spending time with his family and grandsons and was a dedicated family man. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavs fan and an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He loved Loretta’s cooking, pizza and the cheesesteaks in Summerville, S. Carolina. He enjoyed garage sales, flea markets and auctions.

Bill is survived by his companion of 14 years, Loretta J. Wilson; one son, William M. (Nicole) Barr, III and two daughters, Cristiene E. Barr and Brittney M. Barr all of Newton Twp.; two grandsons, Caleb A. Barr and Thomas R. Brewer and three brothers, Andrew A. Barr of Leavittsburg, Darell Schlegel of Newton Twp. and John Nafe of Warren.

Besides by his parents, one sister, Tracy Ann Knowlton preceded him in death.

The funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Roberts-Clark Chapel in Warren, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 until the 7:30 p.m. service time. Burial will be at a later date at All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.

Online condolences may be made to the family and the obituary viewed at www.robertsclarkchapel.com