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William Burton Gaar, Sr.
(October 31, 1942 - July 10, 2011)

William Burton Gaar, Sr., age 68 of LeCompte, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Grace Home after a brief battle with cancer. Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at White Oaks Funeral Home, 6324 Masonic Drive, Alexandria. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m.

Burton was born on October 31, 1942, to Masquelette and Mary T. Gaar in Baton Rouge.

He was a longtime blues musician, singer, and songwriter/producer.

Burton was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Gaar.

He is survived by the love of his life of 47 years, Faye Clark Gaar; his two sons, William Burton Gaar, Jr. (Becky) of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Steven Louis Gaar (Marla) of Alexandria; brothers, Massey Gaar, Pensacola, Florida, Jack Gaar, Henderson, Nevada, John Gaar (Saundra), Austin, Texas, sister, Mary Gaar Myers (Brent), Woodworth; nine grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and musician friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Kelly Letsinger and the nurses and staff at Christus Grace Home.