James Ray Parr

JAMES RAY PARR
Age: 75 years
A resident of Cypress, IL

Passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 10:08 PM at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL.

Ray was born July 28, 1930 in Cypress, IL. He was the son of Lionel Parr and Mary (Turner) Parr.

Ray was united in marriage to Shirley Elaine (Crowe) on April 15, 1954 at the Cypress Baptist Church in Cypress, IL. She survives.

Other Survivors include: 2 Sons: Randall Ray Parr of Cypress, IL. Donald Keith Parr of Cypress, IL. 1 Daughter & Son-in-Law: Joy Elaine and Kevin Childs of Jonesboro, Arkansas. 2 Grandchildren: Jeremy Ray Parr, Amy Lynn Carpenter & her husband, Cantor. 2 Great Grandchildren: Joshua Lee Carpenter, Matthew Elliott Carpenter
2 Step Granddaughers: Jennifer Bacorn,
Brandi Lynn Childs,1 Step Grandson: Cody Pender, 1 Step Great Grandson: Antonio Jailen Childs, 3 Brothers & Sisters-in-Law:
Truman and Pat Parr of Buena Vista, California Luther and Kedron Parr of Cobden, IL. L. J. and Roseann Parr of Maryville, IN  1 Sister & Brother-in-Law:
Thelma & Shirley Moake of Cypress, IL
Several Nieces and Nephews 3 Sisters-in-Law: Ruby Parr of Dongola, IL  Dot Parr of Alaska Sharon Robinson & her husband Gary of  Metropolis, IL  1 Brother-in-Law: Leon Cooley of Anna, IL

Ray was preceded in death by:
2 Brothers: Wayne Parr and Delbert Parr
3 Sisters: Mildred Hinkle, Lela Templeton, and Nadine Cooley

Ray was a 1949 graduate of Vienna High School. He was a Gas Station Operator in Cypress with his father, and later in Goreville, IL. He was also employed at the Avery Service Station. Ray drove a school bus for the Cypress School District for five years, and had also worked for the US Forest Service.

Ray was a member and deacon of the Cypress Baptist Church. Ray enjoyed fishing and was an avid Cardinals baseball fan.

Ray was a loving and great father and husband, and was always extremely devoted to his family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 27, at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Rev. Gary O’Neal will officiate. Burial will be in the Cypress Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 – 9 PM Friday, August 26, at the Bailey Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, IL 62707 or to the Cardinals Care Foundation, Busch Stadium, 250 Stadium Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63102.