James William Parr, age 77, of Stockbridge, entered into his heavenly home to meet his Lord and Savior Monday, April 25, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle at 1pm in Jonesboro. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge.
Mr. Parr retired from trucking after 50 years and drove a church bus for numerous years and was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. He is survived by: wife, Winita Parr of 55 years, daughters; Teresa & Sam Millians and Tammy & Matt Adams, grandchildren; Erica & Alex Rogers, Brittany & Kevin Gibson, Lauren & Daniel Carter, Jordan Brogdon, Hillary & Anthony Cochran and Nathan Adams, great-grandchildren; Caleb Carter, Kaden Carter, Austin Gibson and Isabella Gibson, sister; Shirley Hammock, brother; Ray Parr and several nieces & nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 26, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.HorisAWardFairviewChapel.com. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel, (770) 474-1231.