Robert “Bob” Norman Parr

Robert “Bob” Norman Parr, a man of many talents and a lifelong thirst for knowledge, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Orange, Texas. He was born on September 2, 1934, in China Grove, Texas, and resided in Orange, Texas.

Robert was a gifted singer and musician, known for his guitar playing and singing in churches, particularly in Oklahoma City. His spiritual journey led him to become a minister and evangelist, beginning his preaching at the age of 27. He was also a published author. Beyond his ministry, Robert worked in construction and drywall. His hobbies included playing guitar, songwriting, reading, studying, and conducting research.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Glenda Dee Dickey; his children, Rebecca Parr and her husband David Glass, Timothy Parr, and Leah Beth Parr; his grandchild, Tyler Mason; and his great-grandchildren, Raylon Mason, Emmy Mason, Eli Mason, Presley McWhorter, and Hazel Mason. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Roberts and Pauline Parr.

Burial will take place in Mustang, Oklahoma.