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William PARRISH Obituary
Born Nov. 18, 1923 in Centerville, N.C., to the late Cleacy and Lillian Parrish, he was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
After graduating from Gold Sand High School, he moved to Newport News and worked as an electrician in the shipyard. Bill and Janie were married in Newport News on July 10, 1943. Bill then served with the 42nd Armored Division in Europe during World War II. After the war, he returned to the Peninsula, where he resumed his work at the shipyard, owned his own service station, and later took a job in the vending machine service industry, a position he held until his retirement.
An avid boater in the early 1960's, he was commander of the Coast Guard
Auxiliaries 6th Division. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 25. Bill was a longtime member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church and was a member of the Fellowship Class.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Janie Baines Parrish of Hampton; a son, Will Parrish and his wife, Cathy; a granddaughter, Jennifer Parrish; and a great-granddaughter, Destiny Little, all of Rock Hill, S.C.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. John S. Etcher. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m., prior to the service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Cecelia and Caryn Graves
November 29, 2009
Janie,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. Bill was a fine man and we will miss him. Always remember, God is always there to comfort you.
I remember meeting you and Bill right after you suffered a "fender-bender" with my newly-licensed daughter 5 years ago. She was so scared and you and Bill put her at ease and followed her home to make sure she was all right. We visited you on many occasions after that, but unfortunately because my husband suffered a stroke, we have not seen you recently.
You have been and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene fant
November 26, 2009
Janie, found the article on the internet. I was proud to be Bill's puastor and will be praying for you
and the family. Love you.
Pastor Fant
November 25, 2009
Janie,
I will always remember Mr. Parish and you from the many years of serving you at the bank. Also, all of our talks when I would go walking. Your yard was always so beautiful.
am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Carolyn McLeod
November 25, 2009
Janie,
I will always remember Mr. Parish and you from the many years of serving you at the bank. Also, all of our talks when I would go walking. Your yard was always so beautiful.
am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Cecil Robinson
November 25, 2009
will
My condolences in the death of your father. I have not seen you in years but remember you well from high school and the Daily Press sports page.
God be with your and your family.
Cecil Robinson
Pam Taylor
November 24, 2009
Our Daddy, John Davis was in the war with Parrish. Our parents talked fondly about " Effie and Parrish" throughout our life. He will be missed.Even though our parents are gone, they taught us that the love of family and good friends never die. So I write this today in their memory and in your honor.
With much love,
Pam (Davis) Taylor, John and Virginia's Daughter
John Daugherty
November 24, 2009
As the son of Charles Daugherty, I've always had fond memories of Mr. Parrish and his lovely wife. He was always smiling and pleasent to be around. For some reason I have always remembered the time we were invited to dinner at your home when we all lived in South Hampton. If I have such memories from the many short contacts with him then you all must have your hearts filled with so much laughter and love that will sustain you through these sad times. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in these sad times.
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