Bert Loar - 1921-2007
Bert Loar, 85, of Ashland, Ky., died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at his residence.
He was born June 26, 1921, in Ashland, a son of the late William George and Virgie Gartin Loar.
In addition, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Bentley Loar in 2004.
He was a retired rigger at Armco Steel Co., and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Surviving are two sons, William Mikail (Enna) Loar of Georgetown, Ky., and Gary Gene (Holle) Loar of Winter Haven, Fla.; a daughter, Saundra (Henderson) Selby of Ashland; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 at Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum by family members. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 93 of Kenova.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be William Shumate and Bill Carpenter.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Online condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com.
Bert will be remembered for his devotion to family and friendliness to all.