FARR WILLIAM EARL, Sr. 65, of Pittsburgh, died at home Wed., Dec. 4, 2013. He was a former Clairton resident. Born Sept. 14, 1948 in Donora, PA, son of the late Carrie Farr Spence and stepfather, Jessie Spence. Affectionately known as Bill, he was a graduate of Clairton High School and former construction worker. He was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart. Surviving are his children, Amber Farr of Pittsburgh and William Earl "BJ" Farr, Jr. of West Mifflin; siblings, Roslyn Spence Wade, Thomas (Rose) Farr, and Jessie Ronald Spence, all of Clairton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Memorial Services to be held at Shepherd's Heart Fellowship, 13 Pride St., Pgh., PA, Sun., Dec. 15, 2013 at 5:15 p.m., with Rev. Michael D. Wurschmidt officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following Memorial Services. Private military honors and interment are being held Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013 in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Shepherd's Heart Veteran's Program, c/o Shepherd's Heart Fellowship, 13 Pride St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Local arrangements by the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Clairton, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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