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Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin

    MARY LOU WILLIAMS     

            INTERVIEW

       In Her Own Words

DAVID L. PARR

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PARR DAVID L.
Of Penn Hills quietly passed on October 13, 2010. Beloved husband of Charlesetta "Charlie" Parr; father of Monique Parr; grandfather of Evan and Melani Parr; son of the late Gerald and Susie Parr; grandson of the late William and Ada Taliaferro; brother of Frances Townsend, Lois Gilkes, Dorothy Prunty, Burrell, Clyde and Wilbur Parr; and was preceded in death by his siblings Virginia, Betty, Gerald Jr., Frank, Robert and George Parr; brother-in-law of Gloria Jean Hayswood (Farrell) and Marshall Neason (Carole). Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday 4 - 8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF POINT BREEZE 7204 Thomas Blvd. at North Homewood Ave. Funeral ceremony will be Thursday 11 a.m. at Mount Ararat Baptist Church 271 Paulson Ave E. Liberty. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
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Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on October 19, 2010

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Comment by Floreece Davis on October 20, 2010 at 7:26am
I too knew David Parr...what a wonderful voice....we will all truly miss you.....Floreece Davis (aka) Gail Sonders
Comment by J. Malls on October 19, 2010 at 11:59pm
RIP - I met David through a mutual acquaintance a few years ago and did a phone Interview with him. I'll have to revisit that. One thing I recall from the interview is that he was after a copy of the Clark Race Show episode where the La-Rells performed live. He really wanted to show it to his grandchildren. Didn't get to know him well, but he seemed like a nice guy.
Comment by Dr. Nelson Harrison on October 19, 2010 at 11:35pm
Comment by Dr. Nelson Harrison on October 19, 2010 at 11:33pm
Please post your memories, condolences and photos on this blog so we can share his legacy with the members.

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