Luther E. Parr
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Luther E. Parr, 88, of Cobden, died at 4:20 PM Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">He was born on February 28, 1922 in Cypress, IL to Lionel and Mary (Turner) Parr.<span style=""> </span> He married Kedron Lingle on April 25, 1943.<span style=""> </span> She survives him.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">He was a teacher at Swan Pond School before World War II after returning he taught school 1 year at Dongola and 37 years at Anna Junior High.<span style=""> </span> He coached 25 years of basketball, baseball and track, and also was a bus driver.<span style=""> </span> He worked summers at Bunny Bread as a relief driver. He served his country honorably in the Army Air Corp during World War II in Europe. He was a life member of the VFW 3455.<span style=""> </span> He was a member at Cypress Baptist Church.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">He is survived by his wife Kedron of Cobden;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">2 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Morris “Luke” and Linda Parr of Greenup, IL. and LaRue and Sherry Parr of Dongola and Jeannie Parr of Buncombe;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">5 grandchildren, Richard Parr, Steven Parr, Clayton Parr, Chandler Parr and Tim Parr;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">5 great grandchildren Dylan, Keedran, Chandra, Jake and Zack;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">1 brother, Lionel J. (Roseann) Parr of Maryville, IN;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">sister Thelma and husband Shirley Moake of Cypress;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">brother-in-law Leon Cooley of Anna;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">2 sisters-in-law Pat Parr of California and Shirley Parr of Cypress;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Nieces, nephews and other relatives.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">He preceded in death by his parents, 1 son P.L. Parr, 2 brothers Delbert and Ray Parr, 1 sister Nadine Cooley, 2 half brothers Wayne and Truman Parr, 2 half sisters Lela Templeton and Mildred Hinkle.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00PM on Monday November 15, 2010 and on Tuesday until time of services at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday November 16, 2010 at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro with Rev Lucien Bozarth officiating.<span style=""> </span> Interment will be in Anna Cemetery with military honors by Carroll P Foster post 3455. <span style=""> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veteran Home Activity Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">To leave online condolences visit <a href="http://www.crainsonline.com">www.crainsonline.com</a></span></p>
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