Thomas B. Parr, 85 of Newburgh, Indiana, formerly of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Golden Living Woodlands in Newburgh, Indiana.

Tom was born April 10, 1932 in Stanton, Nebraska, son of Frank Adam Parr and Ella Cecila (Muhs) Parr. He was raised in Stanton, having graduated from Stanton High School, Class of 1950. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1957. Tom was united in marriage to Ada Louise Werling on 8 September 1962 in Warrensburg MO at the Sacred Heart church.

Survivors include three sons: Thomas J. Parr and wife, Patricia of Evansville, Indiana;Michael "Larry" Parr and wife, Kimberly of Grovetown, Georgia and Terry L. Parr and wife, Michelle of Warrensburg, Missouri, two sisters: Dorothy Schultz of Omaha, Nebraska and Carol Lollis of Grain Valley Missouri; brother: Gus Parr and wife, Barb of Madison Nebraska; Fourteen grandchildren: Catherine Parr, Sean Parr, Laura Parr, Marissa Parr, William Parr, Cory Parr, Teddy Jo Warren, David Warren, Joleen Parr, Brittney Parr, Jennifer Pickett, Elisha, Dawn Mendenhall, Joshua T A Pickett, and Joel A W Pickett and four great grandchildren: Abigail Fugate, Faith Parr, Aiden Mendenhall and Aaliyah Parr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada; daughter: Susanna Louise; and two brothers: Merle and Dave.

Tom Parr was a well-known man in the community. He was the owner and operator of Tom Parr Electric for over 30 years. He supported the Boy Scouts of America by holding multiple leadership positions in Pack/Troop 400. He was a member of the Warrensburg Elks Lodge 673 where over the years he held many positions to including exulted ruler (2001 to 2002). As a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, he cherished serving alongside his fellow parishioners, which was very important to him. He was a loyal servant to the community and he will be greatly missed!

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. 5 January 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warrensburg. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg with Military Honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2513; American Legion, Post #131 and United States Navy Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Sean Parr, Cory Parr, T eddy Joe Warren, Troy Murdock, Steve Seliga, and Lynn Filla

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 4 January 2018 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to catholic charities.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net