Larry Edward Parlor

Larry Edward Parlor, age 80, of Hazlehurst passed away at his home early Thursday morning, December 4, 2025 after an extended illness under the care of Coastal Hospice.

Mr. Parlor was born on March 22, 1945 in Brunswick, Georgia, 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, Georgia 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 the 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 twenty 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.

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; six grandchildren, 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; seven great-grandchildren, Ryder Jase Rich, Aspen Bristol Williams, Temperance Benleigh Williams, Madilyn Grace Miller, Rush Williams Perkins, Cullen Randal Miller, and Brooks Reid Miller.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Herrington and Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Mr. Parlor will lie in state for one hour prior to service.

Shane Kirkland, Mikey Kirkland, Kristian Kirkland, Kollin Parlor, Karson Kirkland, and John Herrington will serve as pallbearers.

Musical selections will be rendered by nephew, Kenneth “Ken” Earl Parlor, Jr. and Rev. Jeffery Spell.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, 6:00-8:00pm, at Southside Baptist Church.

The family may be contacted at Mr. Parlor’s home, 14 Larry Parlor Road, Hazlehurst.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Larry E. Parlor Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Hazlehurst, P. O. Box 628, Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539 to continue his legacy of servicing others through both large and small actions, compassion, and a commitment to the greater good.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.