Vernon Parrish Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Orlando, Florida

PARRISH, VERNON EDGAR, educator, avid golfer, angler, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend gently passed away in Windermere, FL on April 23, 2012. He was born one of nine children in Baxley, GA on September 21, 1924. Soon after, as a child...

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I met Vernon in June of 1962 at the Winter Garden City Pool.After seeing me swim, Vernon said,"I am going to teach you how to swim correctly." That summer I went from Beginning Swimmer to Water Safety Instructor.I didn't realize Vernon was training me as his replacement when he became a Principal.Vernon was extremely capable and demanding as a Swimming Instructor.We both directed the pool some 30 years between us where 20,000+ adults and children learned to swim. I also recall playing 54...

Joe Clenney

May 04, 2012 | Orlando, FL

Sorry for your loss, Mr. Parrish was my principal in the early 70"s at Judson B Walker, some of my best years in school. God Bless your family
Julie Jenkins Pitts

Julie Pis

May 03, 2012 | Haines City, FL

I had Mr Parrish for English at Lake View High School. He was a tough teacher and I am glad I had him; he cared. Also, I now understand why when the subject of veterans came up one day he was so specific about what a veteran was. I remember that lesson well, but I never knew he was a veteran until I read the obit! I wish i had known he lived in Windermere, I would have looked him up. I am in AZ now or I would attend the memorial service. Bob Carmichael

Bob Carmichael

May 03, 2012 | Melbourne Beach, FL

Vernon Edgar Parrish

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