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1948
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2021
William HARRAH Obituary
Age 73, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on July 19, 2021, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Springfield, OH, on
January 21, 1948, to James and Alma Lee Harrah. Bill was a 1966 graduate of Springfield South High School and retired from Navistar in Springfield. Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jane (Bates) Harrah; sister Linda Harrah; brother
Thomas Harrah; niece Samantha, and nephew Symon Harrah; also sister-in-law Melinda Donnellan; nephew Brent Donnellan, and niece Megan Thole. Predeceasing Bill were his parents, and in-laws Martin and Edna Bates and niece Maribeth. Bill loved motorcycling, fishing, Florida, and his dogs. His Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 4, at 6 p.m. at Northridge United Methodist Church. In lieu of
flowers, donate to your favorite charity. In honor of Bill and due to recent outbreaks of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the family will require and provide face masks for both vaccinated and unvaccinated guests. Save a loved one - fifty years was not long enough! Love you to the moon!
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Memories and Condolences
for William HARRAH
Ray Pollock
August 23, 2024
Think of Bill & You often. Most of the times its good but Bill was BILL. Be careful & take care. Ray Pollock
Diana Anway
September 6, 2021
My prayers and condolences to you, Jane and your family. Bill will certainly be missed; his deep gravely voice and taking the dog for his many walks.
Carol & Ray Pollock
September 4, 2021
Sending our love to you. Many fond memories of you and Bear while living on Reno Road
Terri Crider
September 2, 2021
Just heard about Bill. So sorry to hear the news. It's been so long, but I think of you often.
Janice Holsey
August 31, 2021
I have many thoughts of you and (bear). My prayers are with you. Keep your hand in God's hands.
Bobby O'Connor
August 30, 2021
PEACE
Claret Belle
August 29, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bill. I had been thinking of you when I heard of Joan's passing. God bless you.
Jack and Merle Caudill
August 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss, Janie. Always remembered his big laugh and hug.
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