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Bill Burr Obituary
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 December 23, 1935 in Cheraw, SC to Robert and Margaret (Chapman) Burr. He was born into the family of God on November 20, 1960. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patsy (nee Pait); four children: Donna (Zane) Buniel of Torrance, CA, Carol (John) Cain of Bladenboro, NC, Bill (Cindy) Burr, Jr. of Merrillville, IN and 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; two sisters: Sarah (Herbert) Loflin and Sue (Wayne) Weaver all of Cheraw, SC. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. DIRECTLY at First Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 473 Sibley, Hammond, IN with Dr. Jack Schaap officiating. Entombment will follow at Memory Lane Memorial Park in Schererville, IN. 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, IN from 3:00-5:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will also be a time of viewing at the Main Auditorium, 473 Sibley, Hammond, IN on Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. until the service at 9:30 a.m. After pastoring for more than 25 years, Brother 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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BRUCE D ROBERTS
June 27, 2025
Loved to hear him sing at the National Sword Conferences!
BRUCE ROBERTS
October 20, 2023
I enjoyed Bro. Bill Burr's singing at many Sword of the Lord Conferences back in the day. A tremendous man of God who loved his Lord. He's singing in Glory now!
Bob & Patsy Green
July 2, 2008
Patsy & family,
We are sorry to learn of Bro. Bill's passing but are grateful for his life and dedication to our Lord's work. We have many precious memories of him from our days at Temple and the meeting in Beckley. We appreciate your friendship through all these years and pray God will give the grace needed during these days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Burr
July 2, 2008
Patsy and family..I was so sorry to hear of billy's passing. I should have done a better job of keeping up with him. I would often drop in on my mom in her last days and she would be on the phone with billy, with him praying with her. The last time I spoke with billy, he was singing to my mom on the phone. He had a special relationship with mom, and was a special blessing as we prepared to let her go. I know that billy won't see many strangers in heaven. Please accept my sincere condolences. You all knew him as husband, dad, Dr Billy the evangelist. I knew him as "cousin Billy" from Cheraw. As great as his earthly accomplishment, he never wavered from what he truly was. Best wishes.
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