Phil Shirar of Darlington passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was 72.
Born Nov. 9, 1949, at Crawfordsville, he was the son of Edgar and Margaret Shirar. He graduated from Darlington High School and later served in the United States Army in Vietnam. On Nov. 26, 1983, he married Deborah Tipton Shirar. She survives.
Phil was retired from Raybestos and was the owner of Custom Fence and Sons. He was a member of Stonewater Church of Linden and enjoyed spending much of his time with his kids and grandkids.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Rebekah Schott, Josiah Shirar, Eli Judah Shirar, Amy Malelo, Shawn Nobile, Kori Mitchell and Heath Morgan; 15 grandchildren; and brothers, Robert Shirar and Richard Shirar.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at the Darlington Community Center, 105 Franklin St., Darlington. A funeral service with military honors will follow at 5 p.m., with Pastor Steve Covington officiating. After the service, friends and family are invited to remain and continue to share memories and celebrate Phil’s life.
If anyone wishes to contribute for funeral expenses, donations can be made to Burkhart Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
