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James Parrott Jr.

Raleigh, North Carolina

1947 - 2025

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James (Jim) Parrott, Jr. February 8, 1947 - January 11, 2025 Raleigh, North Carolina - James Marion Parrott, Jr. died on January 11, 2025. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina on February 8, 1947, the son of James M. Parrott and Erwin W. Parrott. After spending his early childhood years in...

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Jim, a true gentleman and fair player. Quietly spoken but a steely competitor who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his British Ryder Cup II friends.

Dear Susan and family The UK Ryder Cup 11 team and their wives are so sad to hear about Jim. I have very fond memories of him as part of the US team for many years. I played golf with him many times - and always lost! Jim was a real gentleman and very good company. Susan, our thoughts are with you and we hope you will find comfort from the many tributes I am sure you will receive. Our love and best wishes Chris and Shinaine Wykes

It was my honor to share the middle infield positions with Jim Parrott all 4 years at Woodberry. Jim always kept you alert with his strong throws at point blank range to second base. Our senior year ended with a 9 game win streak heading into our final game at archrival Episcopal, where our co-captain hit a line drive home run to left field that was stopped only by the woods surrounding Episcopal's ball field. Jim was comfortably in our dugout by the time the ball was retrieved. What a way to...

A kind soul.

Jim was a special member of the WFS class of '65.Fun to be around and such class act and a true gentleman. He shall be missed.

I am thinking of you and sharing your loss. Edna Harvey

Ivy and I are so saddened about Jim's passing. He was a lifetime friend and a true gentleman. I will always treasure our times together at Woodberry. Jim, Si, Tommy, and I were the Four Horsemen (Notre Dame football backfield 1924) and I will lays treasure these memories. Ben