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for Kenneth Parr
Kay Shobe
April 21, 2006
Aunt Dee, Boo, Scarlett, and Curt,
First of all, I share many of the same sentiments as my sister, Trina. Losing Uncle Kenny (yes, Fruitcake) has been the deepest loss I think I have ever experienced. He truly was one of those special people that made a difference and touched everyone he knew. I was around 10 years old when Aunt Dee and Uncle Kenny married. With my own father not being part of my life, Uncle Kenny kind of took me and my siblings under his wing. He was the closest thing to a father figure that I had during my teenage years. The one memory that keeps playing over and over in my mind the past few weeks is the time he caught me "misbehaving" when I was about 16. My mom was out of town for the weekend, and when he "busted" me, he put me in the car and took me over to spend the weekend with you all. I remember being so mad that he outsmarted me, and I told him "you're not my father." He told me "that's right, and you'd oughta be glad of it." He said, "but for this weekend, you may as well pretend that I am because this is where you're going to be." I ended up having a good time after I lost my attitude (of course, I didn't let him know that). I will be eternally grateful to him for the help he gave our mother in raising us. That's just the kind of person he was. I have never been privileged to meet any other man that genuinely loved his wife and children as much as he did. And the best part of it all is that he wasn't afraid to show it. He was a man who loved life and lived each day to the fullest.
As Trina said, we are here for you all to laugh and cry together just like he was always there for us. Uncle Kenny, I love you with all of my heart, and I will miss you deeply. Please find comfort in knowing that your beloved wife and family will be taken care of and will be okay.
Aunt Dee, Boo, Scarlett, and Curt - I hope you all find comfort in knowing that we are here for you and that all of the memories that we share with you are good ones. We will never replace him, and we will never forget him, but we will carry on as he would want us to do. I love you all.
Your favorite niece and cousin,
Kay
trina cummings
April 15, 2006
Recipe of Life
we all know this world we live in is made up of may different ingreidents, but like all recipes it take one main ingreident to hold it all together. In the Recipe of Life the main ingreident was Uncle Fruitcake. Aunt Dee,Boo,Scarlett,Curt,Little Dee and his family were his ingreidents that made his life so special but without Uncle Fruitcake it seems life would fall apart. Well Uncle Fruitcake has gone in body but the Recipe of Life he built is sprong and will never fall apart. Although the main ingreident can never be replaced he lives on in all of us with all the memories we all have. Lets all work hard to make Uncle Fruitcake proud of the recipe of life he worked so hard to build and keep together.
Love,your favorite niece and cousin,trina
TRINA CUMMINGS
April 14, 2006
AUNT DEE, BOO, SCARLET AND CURT,
I HAVE SHARED LOSSES OF LOVED ONES WITH MANY PEOPLE. I EVEN LOSS MY OWN FATHER BUT I HAVE NEVER FELT A LOSS AS GREAT AS THIS. UNCLE FRUITCAKE WAS AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE. I LOVED HIM LIKE A FATHER. HE WAS A GREAT HUSBAND AND FATHER BUT MOST IMPORTANT A GREAT PERSON. HE COULD MAKE YOU CRY, MAKE YOU LAUGH BUT MOST IMPORTANT ALWAYS MAKE YOU FEEL SPECIAL. I THINK OF HIM EVERY DAY AND JUST SMILE THROUGHT THE TEARS. HIS MEMORY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING THOSE MEMORIES WITH YALL. WE WILL LAUGH TOGETHER AND CRY TOGETHER, BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU ALL THE MEMORIES WILL BE GREAT. THERE WILL BE GOOD DAYS AND THERE WILL BE BAD DAYS. JUST REMEMBER ON THOSE BAD DAYS WHEN YOU MADE IT THROUGHT THEM THAT YOU WERE TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL. GOD NEEDED A GREAT MAN. I LOVE YOU UNCLE FRUITCAKE.
LOVE ALWAYS,
YOUR FAVORITE NIECE AND COUSIN,TRINA
bill and carolyn marcolini
April 10, 2006
Bill and Carolyn send our deepest sympathy to deanna and her family. We will alway remember the wonderful times we've all spent togather.May you always remember the memories instead of the sad times. with all our love to all of you.
Beth Burnette
April 10, 2006
To the Parr Family,
I was so surprised and sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of such a wonderful man bring you comfort. God Bless you all.
Mickey Wright & Tara Hicks Wright
April 10, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. May God watch closely over you during your time of need.
Pat Barker
April 10, 2006
Deanna, Curtis, and Scarlett,
I'm so sorry I'm not there at this time. Kenny was so special, and I will miss him even though we didn't see each other much. He was there for me at Daddy and Mother's funerals, so it is especially hard for me not to be in Virginia at this time.
I love you guys!
Charles Carter
April 9, 2006
Dear Deanna and family,
Your loss is hard to deal with but Heaven has him busy now and I can only think of him seeing all of his family and friends that were there with open arms.
The things that hurt so much right now will one day be pleasant memories for you.
I will never forget the first time I met you folks camped in Tommy's field and the friendship that began.
I offered prayer to Kenny and he ask that I do that and he told me he needed all he could get and I did but God had another plan for a great man so he chose Kenny Parr.
He was a dear friend and I will continue to miss him comming by when I was hunting and we would talk for hours.
If I can do anything please call.
Some day you will be together again.
God's blessings to you all.
Charles and Nancy Carter
Kathy Morgan
April 9, 2006
Deanna and family - I remember Kenny as a kind and strong man with a great sense of humor that loved life and all of you very much. I send my deepest sympathy.
Ann & Wesley Holloman
April 8, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Daddy at Sugarpie Hill
April 8, 2006
Beverly Sabran
April 8, 2006
To my best friends for over 30 years who is like a sister & brother to me.I can not and will not tell you this will be easy for you. But, what I will say is he is not gone he is just away, as each day goes by always know he's looking down on you & will always be there with you for the rest of your life.Each time you have that bad day just rember he is not gone he is just away.When you cry for him just rember he is there and just talk to him and he will help get you though each day.He might not be there physical but mental he is right here.My heart goes out to all and just rember he is not gone he is just away. I love you very much Best friends forever
April 7, 2006
Bryant Wilkerson
April 7, 2006
Curtis, Scarlett, Boo and Mrs. Parr,
I want you’ll to know over the years I have always thought and known you to be as family and all the memories that I have will always be with me. I couldn’t even begin to count the times Mr. Parr would make you and I laugh Curtis, over the simplest things.
He was a man of humor, wits and soft spoken with a sense of authority that you knew he spoke his mind. All the stories, laughter, and common sense I will always cherish those times from your Dad. May he rest in peace, comfort and wait for us one day when we all will be together.
Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things have passed away.
Love Bryant & family
Glenn Sr & Carolyn &Glenn Jr & Brittany Uzzell
April 7, 2006
Parr Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.Kenny was a wonderful person to be around. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Donna Stallings
April 7, 2006
Dearest Parr Family, My memories... countless, My tears and laughter...endless of a man that in my heart, couln't have been a better father fiqure growing up. His unique ways, created an atmosphere that will live on in all that was touched by his presence. He would want us to find comfort in our memories of him, and to know that the protection he had for you on earth will extend from the heaven he will watch you from. Little Curt will keep him busy until we meet with them again. With all my love, Donna (Fruitcake)
Steve & Patty Carmichael
April 7, 2006
To Curtis, Mrs. Parr & family:
Although we only got to be around Mr. Parr a few times, it was enough to plainly see that he was a very proud family man that didn't mind working for what he got, not looking for hand-outs. It was easy to see that he cherished his family and was one to never know what it was to "meet a stranger". We share your sadness at this time and extend our deepest sympathy to all the family and dear friends as we know that he will be missed so very much. Although there is now a void here on earth, there is one less in Heaven and we are so richly blessed to know that if we put our trust in Jesus and follow His will, that we too, are promosed a place in Heaven along with Mr. Parr and all our other loved ones that's now sharing that great eternal life with our Precious Lord in His Kingdom.
May God be with you all and comfort you as only He can.
Please be comforted to know that it's only a temporary separation!
Linda & Butch Jackson
April 7, 2006
Curtis and family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about your Dad. All of you are in our prayers, and we hope that you will let all your good memories of your Dad help you get through this terrible time.
Debbie Gantt
April 7, 2006
I first met Kenny when I began dating his nephew in 1999. Kenny was full of personality, and always a pleasure to be around. I already miss him, and I am sure I will continue to miss him as time goes on. I truly admire him for never giving up and for fighting to stay here with his family as long as he did. My condolences go out to his wife, children, and grandchildren. May he rest in peace with God.
JANET ISBELL
April 7, 2006
TO THE FAMILY
I remember Kenny coming into my office to get his taxes done. We laughed about the snow business. He gave me a set of the "fishing buddies" that he made which I will always treasure. Most of all I remember the talks we had about his family. You all were a very special part of his life. GOD bless you .
Janet
Kimberly .
April 7, 2006
Dear Deanna & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny was a wise and courageous man. He would speak his mind and let you know what he thought and hoped you would take his advice seriously.I know in my heart he loved you with all of his heart and soul. Your angel has gone to Heaven now, and will be deeply missed by all.
Tracy Llewellyn
April 7, 2006
Mrs. Parr, Curtis and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. The memories you've shared with each other are most precious and is something you will always remember and carry in your heart. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tracy
Sandy Mitchell
April 7, 2006
Dear Scarlett & Family: We are thinking of you at this time. We do know what you are going through. Please tell the family hello and let us know if we can do "Anything". Love Harold & Sandy Mitchell
Peggy Putze
April 7, 2006
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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