I had already typed this obit up. Thanks for sharing site.

Mr G D Parr
The Banner, Friday morning, July 7, 1916
Transcribed by Connie Epps Bond (CEB)


Mr G D Parr


Well Known Citizen Passed
Away Suddenly on Sun-
Day afternoon

(From Tuesday’s Banner)

Mr G D Parr died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 1:10 o’clock at his home, 1098 South Lumpkin street. The news of his death was a shock to his host of friends throughout the city. Though Mr. Parr had been in declining health for some time it was through Saturday evening and Sunday morning that his condition was much improved. Indeed, only a few moments before stricken, he walked out into the yard and back into the house.

Mr. Parr was 61 years of age, and has lived in Athens all his life. He was at one time a member of the Parr Bros., painters, but of late years devoted his talents to the mercantile business.

Mr. Parr was a good citizen a member of the First Methodist church, and his genial companship will be missed by his many friends. A good man has gone from among us and his memory will be cherished by those who knew and loved him best.

Mr. Parr is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ophelia Blair Parr, four sons, Messrs. Emory D., Charlie W, Frank H, and Early Parr; two daughters, Misses Viola and Mabel Parr; four brothers, Messrs V J, M H, B H and Alonzo Parr; two sisters, Mrs W M Pittman and Mrs. Calvin Malcolm.

The funeral services were conducted at the residence yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock by Dr James C Morris, assisted by Rev Geo E Stone. The remarks of Dr Morris were peculiarly appropriate and were comforting to the bereaved ones. The interment was at Princeton. Six Nephews of the deceased were the pall-bearers; Messrs Cliff, Harry, Edward, Lamar and Henry Parr and Mr. Cleveland Nichols.


#Note from CEB:



Clarke County, Georgia Marriage Records, 1803-1909 by Faye Stone Poss & Tex O. Brooks
accessed by Connie Epps Bond September 1, 2006

9 21 2006 posted to Parr



Bride Groom Date Year Bk-Pg
Bride Parr Bettie L Gordon George W 6-Jan 1884 H-188
Bride Parr Florida Magill William H 5-May 1858 D-239
Bride Parr Jennie L Hunter George Pierce 22-Jul 1907 L-226
Bride Parr Leila L Fears E P 7-Sep 1893 I-187
Bride Parr Macie Davis G O 19-Apr 1909 L-497
Bride Parr Maggie A Pittman William M 1-Jun 1876 G-196
Bride Parr Martha J Doiotson John 25-Apr 1889 H-408
Bride Parr Mary (Mrs) Dotery E L 6-Sep 1868 E-34
Bride Parr Mary A Nichols James C 23-Mar 1875 G-143
Bride Parr Patsy Akin Edward 22-Dec 1812 A1-5


Groom Bride Date Year Bk-Pg
Groom Parr Alonzo N England Lillie 7-Mar 1888 H-348
Groom Parr Benjamin J Sisson Sarah C 12-Feb 1849 D-9
Groom Parr Bowles W Culp Mary H 12-Jun 1864 D-360
Groom Parr C A Brittain Emma 4-May 1882 H-27
Groom Parr Calvin W Mealor Mary Jane 26-Dec 1872 G-14
Groom Parr Charles W Nichols Maggie 25-Sep 1907 L-245
Groom Parr Clifford Davenport Willie 8-Dec 1895 I-407