Gary S. Darr, 64, of Clearfield died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home.
He was born Feb. 23, 1952 in Erie, the son of the late Robert W. Darr Jr. and Margaret (Pongratz).
On Sept. 2, 2006, he married Lynda (Hullihen) Darr. She survives.
He was a member of the U.S. Navy and served on the Submarine USS Francis Scott Key during the Vietnam War.
He had worked for Barton Ceilings, Medal Studs and Drywall of Maryland. Mr. Darr was affiliated with Clearfield Alliance Church.
He was a member of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW. He was also a member of the Crownsville Fire Department of Maryland.
He is survived by his three children, Daniel Darr of New Mexico, Pam and her husband, Greg Carrick of Riva, Md., Karen and her husband, Tom Kvichak of Crofton, Md.
He is survived by two step-children, Connie and her husband, Mike Laird of Curwensville and Justin Witherow of Mesquite, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Darr is also survived by two brothers, George and his wife, Jamie Darr of Millersville, Md., and Terry and his wife, Linda Darr of Fruitland Park, Fla., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bobby Darr III; and his step-son, Larry Witherow Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Clearfield Alliance Church with the Rev. Robert Goldenburg and Pastor Russ Rathier officiating.
Burial will be in Watts Cemetery. Full military honors will be accord by the Clearfield VFW at the cemetery.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Mr. and Mrs. Darr’s home: 401 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830 on Monday. Friends will also be received from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church Tuesday.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to: Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830.