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David Parrish Obituary

David McCord Parrish, age 90, of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born in Alabama in 1934, David moved to Memphis and attended Whitehaven High School. He worked at Memphis Street Railway where he met the love of his life, Sue. They married and had 2 children. David spent 14 years working for Colonial Baking Company. His love for art and antiques turned a hobby into a very successful business. He purchased a Victorian house for his shop, Masterpiece Galleries - the first on Central Avenue, where he honed his skills as a master refinisher and restorer and began importing antiques from the UK. He was a self-made man, always studying and learning more ways to perfect his craft. He loved reading and studying the Bible and teaching Sunday School. One of our last conversations ended with him saying, "I'll see you in heaven." And we will!!! David is preceded in death by his parents, Clute and Gladys Parrish; two brothers, Charles Parrish (Jane) and Bob Parrish (Betty);a sister, Sally Kate Parrish and his wife, Sue Parrish. He leaves behind a daughter, Sue Ann Acosta (Carlyle); a son, David W Parrish (Paula); and 5 grandchildren; Anna Snyder (Steve), Nicholas Acosta (Ashley), Caroline Acosta, Rachael Parrish (Jay), and Katya Parrish. A gathering of family and friends for David will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122. A committal service will occur Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Vicky Parrish Molnar

January 18, 2025

We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and my Uncle. He was such a good and Godly man. He will be so missed by all who knew him. I will miss our talks. Sending prayers for the family. May your fond memories of him somehow be of some comfort at this most difficult time. Wish we could be there. Love, Vicky, Bryan, Tim and family!

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January 16, 2025

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