Howard W. Burr Jr

November 16, 1935 - March 20, 2019

Howard W. Burr, Jr., 83, of Alliance, passed away do to a prolonged illness on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Born on November 16, 1935 in Alliance to Howard and Florence (Harrison) Burr, he lived in Alliance for most of his life, before retiring to Florida. Howard attended Alliance High School and was a member of the First Immanuel United Church of Christ. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served our country in the U.S. Army. Howard was the owner of Howard Burr Oldsmobile and then was employed as Sales Manager at Henschen Motor Company for over 20 years. He was a Lifetime Member of B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #467 and a member of the Alliance Masonic Temple, Conrad Lodge. Howard enjoyed hunting, golfing and fishing with family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Chris Burr of Alliance and Gregory (Deanna) Burr of Nashport, OH; three step-sons, Mark (Kim) Eells of Alliance, Greg (Tammy Farrell) Stillwell of Minerva and John (Ronda) Stillwell of Louisville; five grandchildren, Seth Burr, Travis Burr, Reese Dye, Josh Stillwell and Steven Stillwell; and a great-grandson, Bentley Burr. Preceding him in death was his wife, JoAnne (Ruggly) Burr; his longtime, companion, Mary Stillwell; his father, Howard Burr; his mother, Florence Burr-Schuller; two brothers, Clarence and Leland Burr. There will be no funeral services per Howard's request. Memorial contributions are suggested to B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #467, 606 Glamorgan St, Alliance, OH 44601 or to Alliance Police Reserves, 470 E. Market, Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view Howard's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.