Kenneth Parr, 81 of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, in Seymour.
Born in Brown County, Indiana, on July 25, 1934, he was the son of Dora Hearth Parr and Cecil Parr both of whom preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Joann Wissel on November 19, 1954, in the Central Christian Church Parsonage by the late Rev. George Florence, and she preceded him on September 14, 2015.
Kenneth was a member of the 1952 graduating class of Shields High School. He retired from JayC Food Stores as the Meat Department Manager after 37 years. He enjoyed IU basketball and followed Peyton Manning’s career and was an Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos fan. Kenneth enjoyed time with his family and Joann’s cooking. He also collected Case knives and Zippo lighters.
He is survived by his children, Mike (Tracey) Parr, Rich (Judi) Parr, and Jan Walker; grandchildren, Mike Parr II, Lorrie Parr, Cecil Parr, Jenny (Franky) Edwards, Jimmy Walker and Justin Walker; seven great grandchildren, Ethan Parr, Tyler Stagnolia, Erik Emily, Ava Walker, Ashtyn Walker, Kyra Gerbig, and Tia Walker; one brother, Jerry Parr, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann, and a sister, Nancy Campana.
Funeral services will be at Voss Chapel on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.
Friends may gather at Voss Chapel from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and after 9 a.m. on Thursday until time of service.
Memorials may be made in memory of Kenneth to Cornerstone Community Church.
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