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1931
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2006
John Parrott Obituary
John Blackburn Parrott went to join our Lord on Feb. 8, 2006.
John was born in Kentucky on Jan. 5, 1931, to Arch and Fannie Parrott as the youngest of 12 children. John was a beloved husband, dad and "Papa" to his grandchildren. To know John was to love John.
John proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. On leave, when visiting family in Camarillo, John found the love of his life in a girl named Cherry Horton, a lifelong resident of Camarillo. John and Cherry married in 1952 and settled down in Camarillo, where they happily raised their four boys. If you are a longtime resident of Camarillo, you were probably touched in some way by John. He may have encouraged you or your son in his 25 years as a Little League coach, shook your hand and greeted you with a smile at church, cheered alongside you at a Camarillo High School sports event, or exchanged stories and life lessons with you as he cut your hair at his barber shop on Ventura Boulevard over the past 52 years.
John's greatest joys in life were spending time with his children and grandchildren. He taught his family that happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have, and that the greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of your time. If you knew John, you knew what it was life to be accepted for who you are, to be truly listened to, cared about, and what it felt like to be deeply loved. John will be remembered best with his family around him as he held up his hand with the I love you sign.
He is survived by his wife, Cherry; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Heidi, Steve and Kathryn, Pat and Debbie, and Mitch and Susan; grandchildren, Ryan, Randi, Kourey, John, Nicholas and Emma; and sister, Evelyn McCain.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Camarillo Church of Christ, 515 Temple Ave., Camarillo. A graveside service will follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, and then a gathering back at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Camarillo Church of Christ.
Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, 1075 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo; phone 1-805-482-2711.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Parrott
Armando Wood
February 22, 2006
I will always remember the many hair cuts I received from Mr. Parrott. I also remember going to school with Steve.
Take care,
David & Kim (Empfield) Whitaker
February 14, 2006
Growing up through the years with Mike and having birthdays within one week, how ironic it is for us both to loose a parent within one week.
I want to share a memory that I have of your father. Sitting in as it seemed at that time a BIG barber chair looking into the mirrors on both sides of the room I would watch your dad cut my hair. Looking at the reflection in the mirrors was like looking at train tracks coming closer and closer together but never ending.
Always hold one to the your memories as if looking into those mirrors.
May you and all of the Parrott family find peace, comfort and care from our Lord.
Psalms 62:1-2
Betsy Martyniuk
February 14, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Jevens
February 14, 2006
I remember when our sons played basketball at Cam High and you were always the quiet cheerleader. Certainly cant forget your friendly manner when I would stop in the barber shop to con you out of an ad for the booster club athletic yearbook. you always came thru.
Sincere sympathy to the family.
Bob Nunn
February 13, 2006
I remember my boys getting their haircuts from John. It was really handy being so close to our store. They always came back with "do you know what Mr Parrott told us about sports". They really thought alot of him. What I remember most is going down early in the morning and sitting in the window with my back in the sun. Reading the old magazines and listening to the tall tales his old time customers would tell.
John will certainly be mssed by the community.
Bob Nunn
susan branam dunkle
February 13, 2006
I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOUR SONS. I REMEMBER THEM HAVING ALOT OF SUPPORT FROM THERE DAD. GOD BLESS ALL . REST IN PEACE. SUSAN.
Jerry Moynihan
February 13, 2006
As a former school principal, I've had literally thousands of "parents" and John was one of the best(Cherry too, although because of our mutual sports interests, I visited with John more). I believe he and I figured there was a Parrot at Pleasant Valley School for 20 straight years. It was my pleasure to know you all. Warm regards and condolences, Jerry Moynihan
Mary Jane Jennings Pagel
February 13, 2006
John coached all my brothers in little league and also cut their hair. He touched many people's lives and will be greatly missed. He and Cherry were friends of my parents, Jesse and Bonnie Jennings of Jesse's Grill.
Kurt Summa
February 12, 2006
The short time that I had known John it was special to my two sons and me. I could see the love of a father towards his sons as John would attend Basketball games, Softball games and even from just social events. You could see his true passion for life was his family. If I could take any one thing from my association with John is that the true meaning of life is the love of your family.
Blessings from the Summa Family
Ruth Etchechoury
February 11, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert Mock
February 11, 2006
Most of John's family will remember me as the "Vacuum Cleaner Guy" next door. Our family shared space on Ventura Blvd. with John for 30 years. I couldn't guess how many hundreds of times I have told one of John's patrons, "Just go on in and have a seat--John's either on one of his many 'boulevard inspection tours' or down at the ball field scouting the players." I constantly chastised John for being so self-depricating, but it was just the verbal expression of his total humility. Personally, I would like to see his likeness sitting right along-side Joel McCrae's on the street he loved so much.
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