Howard Russell Parrish

Howard Russell Parrish, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, November 27, 2009, at home. He was predeceased by his wife, Rachel Parrish and his parents, Frank and Brooksie Parrish. Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Marie P. Hill, of Roanoke, Irene Parrish, of Roanoke, and Joann P. Stewart, of Largo, Fla. He is also survived by nieces, Dawn H. Prillaman, of Virginia Beach, Brenda H. Siemon, of Roanoke, and Melinda S. Firestone, of Botetourt; and nephews, Michael Prillaman, of Roanoke and Ross Stewart, of Largo, Fla. Russell served in the United States Navy during World War II and received the Purple Heart. He then retired from the VA Medical Center in Salem. The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home with the Rev. Horace Light officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lotz. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.