Clifford Parrish

Clifford Parrish CHESAPEAKE - Clifford "Vince" Parrish, 67, affectionately known as Snoozy, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010. Born in Old Norfolk County, he was the son of the late Cliff and Grace Parrish. Vince had a long professional career in banking, beginning at Virginia National Bank and later retiring from Bank of America. His passions included fishing, gardening, blacksmithing, and spending time in his workshop and yard. Most importantly, he valued spending time with his family and friends. For many years, Vince was an avid supporter and sponsor to many through Friends of Bill W. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer P. Cahoon and husband Jim and Cari C. Parrish and their mother, Kay R. Parrish; a granddaughter, Emily Grace Cahoon; two sisters, Virginia Parker and husband Pete and Jane Anne Ellis; a brother, John Ellis and wife Gloria; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Ralph Herbert and the Rev. Anita Killebrew will officiate. The interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk. At Vince's request, there will be no viewing. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 142 West York St., Norfolk, VA 23510 or to Elizabethan Gardens, 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www. omanfh.com.