Dr. S. Byron Tarr, former Minister of Finance, and renowned Liberian economist and writer died at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night, October 7, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital in Monrovia following a protracted illness. Dr. Tarr left his private business, Development Consultants, to serve as Minister of Planning and Economic Affairs in the People’s Redemption Council government, September 1981 to June 1982. Dr. Tarr was married to Mrs. Anna Tarr, a professional woman of Nimba County and this marriage was blessed with four children, one of whom (Sidney) predeceased his parents. He was later married to Ms. Vera Gibson Tarr of Maryland County, another professional woman, who was at his bedside when he passed. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Vera Tarr, three children: Stanley, S. Bruce and Aimee; four grandchildren: Yahaira, Henry, Yasmine, Noah and Oliver; and other relatives and friends in Liberia and abroad.

Source: Daily Observer October 09, 2017 02:26 UTC