Obituary: Raymond Parr
Author: Family Of Raymond Parr
Article Published: // Volume: Edition: December 5, 1951 – May 23, 2026
Raymond Eugene Parr of Townsend, Montana passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife Candy (Storer) Parr, his 9 children and their families; Drew Parr, Jason Parr, Jared Parr, Icie Parr, Rachel Katelyn (Jeremy) James, Hannah Verdine, Jacob Parr, Jesse (Kahlan) Parr, and Harvey (Summer) Parr. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Harvey David Parr and Evelyn Rossetta (Walker) Parr and his older siblings Norma Jean McGeeney and William Parr.
In Liveoak, Florida Raymond was born on December 5, 1951. He grew up in Florida and Georgia on family love and southern cooking, regularly served with fried cornbread and sweet tea. Raymond was a dreamer and also extremely logical and intelligent to where he knew down to the penny what his dreams would cost. He had a determined spirit toward anything he put his mind to. He loved learning and acquired much knowledge and many skills throughout his adventures here on earth. With his southern gentleman charm, Raymond connected with people easily. If you were close to him, you knew he was unapologetically himself, who didn’t put up with bull, and was stubborn to a fault at times. He was confident in who he was and what he knew. Over the years, he learned the value of peace and you do whatever you have to do to protect it.
Just like his daddy, he was a hardworking man and a diehard Atlanta Braves fan. For football season, he rooted for Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Falcons. Raymond was not just a sports fan from the sidelines; he coached his kids and other athletes in various sports with strategy and love. The news was often on the television at Raymond’s house as he believed in keeping up with current events and the impacts they had on society. There was a special soft spot in his heart for animals, and many pets found companionship with him. Over the course of his adult years, he traveled and called many places across the country his home, but the Montana mountains always drew him back in. On any given day, up some obscure back woods dirt road hidden in the wilderness, you could often find him camping during his time off. And while he sure loved all of these things, he loved his family the most.
Raymond cherished the love of his life, Candy, for the 36 years they had together, and there was no doubt that he was a loving father and grandfather. Raymond had his serious moments, but he also knew how to joke around. “If my mouth is moving, I’m joking and teasing,” he would tell the grandkids. It didn’t matter how far away a family member lived or long it had been since you last spoke, family was family. Love looked like sharing a thoughtful conversation either over the phone or over a delicious meal he prepared. He taught us that family was to be loved, respected, and protected at all costs. If a family member was going through a tough time, he lent an attentive ear and offered wise advice and assistance where he could. He was a rational, down-to-earth thinker who could talk you off the ledge on your toughest days and would celebrate your wins in life with you.
While Raymond lived a fulfilling life, his passing leaves a wounded hole in our hearts as he will be sorely missed by family and friends. There will not be a service to attend, as he did not wish for one. Instead, treasure the memories you had with him and keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Remember the simple pleasures in life as he did, and never take any of them for granted.
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