Richard Allen Parr, Age 84 passed away February 16, 2021. He was born on September 1, 1936 to Willard and Catherine Parr born and raised in the Belmont area. He was an athlete and enjoyed swimming and jumping off the high dive as well as track and field. He joined the Navy in 1956 and was stationed in Antarctica, and enjoyed a trip around the world on the Navy ship at 17 miles an hour. He held penguins in Antarctica and ate cheeky pies in New Zealand! He loved family, he loved being a child with all the grandchildren and he loved Jesus more than anything or anyone. He was a man of God! He was a glass engraver and made vinyl signage as well as working with his dad in tool and die at Dayton Gear before he went into the service. He ended up working for GM in Tool and Die at Harrison Radiator. During his retirement years he and Evelyn (Sam) would say get the keys, get the car, let’s go! And they traveled as much as possible. His humor and compassion will live on forever in all of us that love him!
He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Parr, His sister, Alyce Crume (Howard) and Ray Parr (Arlene) as well as his children, Cheryl Bowens (Steve), Julie Hart (Erik), and Michael Parr and stepchildren, Timmy Smith, and Carla Wirth. Grandchildren, William and Katie Bowens, Jamie and Rachel Hart, Kayla, Karyn and Kale Parr, as well as step grandchildren, Angela and Jonathan Wirth, Jace McGullion and great step grandchild Clair Wirth. And special Niece, Chrissy Carter and her children, especially Bobby, Brianna and Christopher. Special thank you also to Crossroads Hospice and his personal nurses, Steve, Rae and Rachel. They went above and beyond with their compassion, skills and love! He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Willard and Catherine, uncle, Albert Mull, and stepchildren, Matthew and Kyle Smith.
Funeral service will take place at 11am on Monday, February 22, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Kettering, 3939 Swigart Road, Beavercreek, OH 45440. A visitation will take place from 10am until the time of service at the church on Monday. Burial will be held privately with family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Crossroads Hospice in Dayton.
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