David Stanley Parr

David Stanley Parr, 80, of Summerville, SC, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 from his home. David was born to Francis Stanley and Lottie May Parr, née Lawrence, on October 2, 1942 in Ventura, California. After graduating from Gardena High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country for 5 years. Immediately following his Air Force service, David was employed at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft until he was actively recruited to work as a Field Service Representative for the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company. He remained at Pratt & Whitney for 37 years. During his career, he attended California State University at Hayward part-time and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance. David’s career as a Field Service Representative afforded him the opportunity to serve not only the technical, but also the emotional and spiritual needs of both coworkers and those he was called in to assist. After retirement, he carried his gift of service and heart of compassion on to the Summerville community when he spearheaded, then co-managed, the Community Impact for Christ Ministry at Old Fort Baptist Church. David was devoted to his wife Sharon, his children, grandchildren and extended family members. His love and care for them knew no bounds. David was preceded in death by his father, Francis Stanley Parr, his mother, Lottie May Parr and his son, Daniel Francis Parr. David is survived by his loving spouse Sharon Lee Parr, née Nash, whom he wed on February 16, 1963. He is also survived by his daughter Pamela Kaye Cook, son-in-law Andrew Robert Cook, grandchildren Sarah Abigail Cook and Peter Andrew Cook, and his brother, Jerald Morris Parr. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 2:00 pm at the Old Fort Baptist Church. David’s family will be available for those wishing to express their condolences beginning at 1:00 pm within the Old Fort Baptist Church sanctuary. Burial and graveside service will take place at the Dorchester Memory Gardens immediately following the memorial service. Online condolences can be submitted at www.jamesadyal.com. Services are under the direction of James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Inc., 303 South Main Street, Summerville, South Carolina 29483 (843) 873-4040.

David Stanley Parr

October 2, 1942 - May 11, 2023