Dean Parr was born in Monticello, Texas on May 24, 1931 to parents Marvin and Cora Mae (Lawrence) Parr and entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2019 at the age of 87. Dean Went to Mineola High School, served our country in the United States Army, and became a Fire Fighter for 23 yrs. He was married to Betty Parr the love of his life on October 30, 1953 and was a devoted husband to her until her passing in 1998.
Dean was a tough, frugal, artistic fireman, family man, musician, handyman and best PawPaw ever. Dean was an amazing man who will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him.
Dean was preceded in death by his wife Betty Sue Parr, parents Marvin and Cora Parr, sisters: Mary Jane Simmons and Evelyn Parr.
He is survived by his son Lee Parr and wife Cathy of Eustace, daughter Sandy Moore and husband Keith of Olive Branch, Mississippi, sisters: Sue Hesson of Rockwall and Gayle Ward of Duncanville, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many more friends.
A personal tribute may be made online at www.andersonclaytonkemp.com
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