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Dr. Bill Burr
 Evangelist
Bill Burr passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008 after fighting cancer for 10 years.
The viewing for Brother Bill Burr will be held at the Jack Hyles Memorial Auditorium (523
Sibley Street, Hammond, IN 46320) this Friday, July 4 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5 in the Main Auditorium (473
Sibley Street, Hammond, IN 46320). The public is welcome beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the service will begin at 9:30
a.m.
For more information, contact the church at (219) 932-0711.
DR. BILL BURR
Schererville, IN/Beckley, WV/Cheraw, SC
Dr. Bill Burr, age 72, of Schererville, IN, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 28, 2008, with his
loving family at his bedside.
William Robert Burr was born on Dec. 23, 1935 in Cheraw, SC to Robert and Margaret (Chapman) Burr. He was born into
the family of God on Nov. 20, 1960.
He is survived by his wife Patsy (nee, Pait) of 50 years;
4 Children: Donna (Zane) Buniel of Torrance, CA
Carol (John) Cain of Bladenboro, NC
Bill (Cindy) Burr, Jr. of Merrillville, IN
Mary Beth (Wylie) Broome of Eden, NC
11 Grandchildren: Stephanie Jackson, Sgt. Nathan (Rosemary) Jackson , Russell Buniel; Andy (Gina) Cain, John Robert
and Rebecca Cain; Isaac and Allie Burr;
Chad, Justin and Zachary Broome
2 Sisters: Sarah (Herbert) Loflin and Sue (Wayne) Weaver all of Cheraw, SC
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 9:30 a.m., DIRECTLY at First Baptist Church, Main
Auditorium, 473 Sibley, Hammond with Dr. Jack Schaap officiating. Entombment will follow at Memory Lane Memorial Park
in Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, July 4, 2008 DIRECTLY at First Baptist Church,
Jack Hyles Memorial Auditorium, 523 Sibley, Hammond from 3-5 & 6-8 PM. There will also be a time of viewing at the
Main Auditorium, 473 Sibley, on Saturday morning from 8:30 until the service at 9:30 a.m.
After pastoring for more than 25 years, Bro. Bill felt God’s call to be an evangelist. In 1992, he and his wife moved
to Schererville, IN, and joined First Baptist Church. In addition to his call to preach, he had a tremendous singing
voice and a joyous spirit. He traveled across America preaching and singing. He became a dear friend to many
preachers. Many words could be used to describe the life of Dr. Bill Burr. He was a faithful husband, loving father,
fun-loving “papa“, caring brother and dear friend to so many. His life was dedicated to serving his Lord as he
preached and sang for over 45 years.
For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600. |
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