Mr. Larry Edward Parlor, 80

Mr. Larry Edward Parlor, 80, of Hazlehurst passed away at his home Dec. 4 after an extended illness under the care of Coastal Hospice.
Mr. Parlor was born March 22, 1945, in Brunswick to the late Earl S. Parlor and the late Alice Chavis Parlor, but lived most of his life in Jeff Davis County. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church where he worshiped, was a former Sunday School teacher and deeply loved the members of his church family.
He devoted his life to caring for others in every capacity. He truly loved people and had an unwavering commitment to serve the community of Jeff Davis and surrounding counties by offering his time, energy and efforts to care for families during a most difficult time. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. Upon being honorably discharged, he attended and received his degree in mortuary science from Gupton-Jones College in Atlanta where he graduated with honors in 1972. Later, he was employed by Wilton Miles at Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. In, 1975, Mr. Parlor joined Walter Wainright as a co-owner of Wainright & Parlor Funeral Home until later he and his wife, Becky, became the sole owners until 1998. A respected professional in his field, he continued to work at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home from 1998 until 2020. In recent years, Mr. Parlor served as a funeral director at Swain Funeral Home. For more than 53 years, he devoted his life to serving bereaved families with dignity, compassion and care.
Mr. Parlor served Jeff Davis County as the County Coroner for 20 years and served as acting Sheriff of Jeff Davis County for six months in 1992. His unwavering commitment to his community left a lasting impact and his legacy of service will be remembered by all who knew him.
Mr. Parlor was a devoted husband, father and beloved “Pa Larry.” His days were filled with simple joys — whether tending to his garden or heading out for a coon hunt — but his greatest happiness came from the time he spent with his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life and he cherished every moment with them.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Parlor was preceded in death by a daughter, Gena Parlor Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Rebecca “Becky” Hughes Parlor of Hazlehurst; daughters Cindy Parlor Phillips and Christa Parlor (Greg) Miller both of Hazlehurst; son Rodney James Parlor of Hazlehurst; sister Winette Parlor (Michael) Kirkland of Hazlehurst; and brother Kenneth Earl (Linda) Parlor of Hazlehurst; grandchildre Kelly (Cory) Perkins and Ben (Marcie) Williams both of Bonaire, Dr. Annilyne Phillips of Tifton, Briley (Beth) Miller and Chance (Haylee) Miller both of Hazlehurst, and Dr. Michael Lee (Rena) Phillips Jr. of Savannah; great-grandchildren Ryder Jase Rich, Aspen Bristol Williams, Temperance Benleigh Williams, Madilyn Grace Miller, Rush Williams Perkins, Cullen Randal Miller and Brooks Reid Miller.
Services were held Dec. 6 at Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Herrington and the Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment followed in Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Shane Kirkland, Mikey Kirkland, Kristian Kirkland, Kollin Parlor, Karson Kirkland and John Herrington.
Music was rendered by nephew Kenneth “Ken” Earl Parlor Jr. and the Rev. Jeffery Spell.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Larry E. Parlor Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Hazlehurst, P.O. Box 128, Hazlehurst, Georgia to continue his legacy of serving others through both large and small actions, compassion and a commitment to the greater good.
Swain Funeral Home was in charge.