Photo courtesy of Parrish Funeral Home - Selma
Smithfield, North Carolina
1938 - 2017
William K. “Bill” Parrish, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, after an illness. He was a faithful husband, amazing daddy, and the world’s best “Papa”. Most of all, he was a child of God and a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Bill was born on December 18, 1938,...
Read MoreBill and and I were fellow principals and friends. I fondly remember our golf games together. Bill was a very positive person and an optimist always looking on the bright side of things. He will be missed.
Jack Temple
April 30, 2017 | Smithfield | Friend
Sorry for your loss.
Ross Love
April 23, 2017 | Dunn, NC
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
April 18, 2017
Bill was one of my favorite classmates. He was always interested in others. He will be missed at our 60th class reunion.
Hilda Sullivan
April 18, 2017 | Frisco, TX
Frances, you and your family have been and will con't to be lifted up in our prayers. much Love, Jerry and Kathy Hodge
April 15, 2017
Carolyn King Powell
April 13, 2017 | Clayton, NC
We all will miss you Uncle Bill. All of us have prayed for you, Aunt Frances, Kent, and Todd. Please join hands with Mom, Uncle Bobby, Papa, and Grandma and pray for us.
Jeff Matthews
April 13, 2017 | Jacksonville, NC
Jim and Debbie Henderson
April 13, 2017 | Smithfield, NC
Bill was my colleague and my friend. He gave his very best every day to the school children of Johnston County. He was a wonderful human being who was a mentor to many and a friend to all. To Frances and the family, you can be sure that he will remain in the memory of those who knew him.
Tom I Davis
April 13, 2017 | Merritt, NC