David Parrish Obituary

Mr. David Parrish of Troy died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at his home. He was 54.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home of Ozark with the Rev. Al Norris officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Mr. Parrish was born Sept. 25, 1951, in Ozark to Isabelle Virginia Sexton Parrish and Norman Wayne Parrish. He was employed with National Freezer in Troy.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Parrish is survived by his daughters, Ashley Parrish Reilly and her husband, Tony, of Daleville, and Angel Parrish of Ariton; two sisters, Norma Sasser and Janice Grice of Ariton; three brothers, Billy Parrish of Ariton, Bobby Parrish of New Brockton, and Johnny Parrish of Ariton.

Holman Funeral Home of Ozark, (334) 774-5348, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.holmanfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for David Parrish

10 Entries

Bonny Vance

July 3, 2006

I'm sorry I didn't get to know Mr. Parrish and I am so sorry for your loss I wish there was more that I could do for you and you know that if you need me just let me know.

Candice Bayne

June 27, 2006

I met David when i was only three years old.I remember him teaching me that biting wasn't very nice.I didn't understand everything he did then,but i do now.He may not have been my biological father,but i called him daddy,and we had a bond that will never be broken.I remember he used to always say that someday we would have a cabin in the mountains.Well,he is in his cabin now,and i hope to see him there someday.He is in heaven with my brother,"Andy"(also known as Bubba).He truly was an awesome man,and he will never be forgotten.I just hope that he knows how much we all love,and miss him,and how much we will cherish his memory forever!

Chris Parrish

June 26, 2006

I'm very sorry for the Loss of David and I just wanted to give my condolances.Ya'll will be in prayers.

Tina Parrish

June 25, 2006

David touched so many lives in such a special way. He has always been there when anyone needed him. Dropped whatever he was doing to make sure we were all ok.

I met David on July 4 1982 from that day on he was and is the Love of my life. We had our ups and downs . It never seem to matter what was going on in our lives we still knew we loved each other just as much as ever.

He is watching over us. I still see him kneeling by me watching me sleep. When i woke he told me i was resting so peaceful he just wanted to watch over me.

He has worked so hard all these years now he can rest. Sitting by the fireplace in the cabin with Andy making plans. They were alway's making plan's for their cabin in the mountains. This is their mansion in heaven.

Tina Parrish

June 24, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Ashley Parrish Reilly

June 22, 2006

David Parrish is the greatest man I've ever met. He was not only my Daddy but was also my best-friend. He will always be with me even though I can't see him I can feel him watching over me.

The last few days have been devastating and his death has been the hardest thing I've ever had to face, but I know he would not have wanted me to cry or be sad so I've been trying to be strong for him but I think he knows how I feel and he'd understand.

And I just want to say that I know he's in a better place now and he's going to have peace and be able to relax and not have to worry about going to work anymore.

Even though I only had 21 years with him, I thank God for every minute I got to spend with my Daddy & I thank Him for giving me my Daddy-my best-friend.

June 22, 2006

I wanted you to know that I will not

be able to attend David's funeral,

but my prayers are with you during

this very sad time of your lives.

God Bless and comfort you.

Kathy (Parrish) Fears

Columbus, Ga.

Laura Leigh Crenshaw

June 21, 2006

I love my Uncle David, and he was a great man and a hard worker. He strived on having projects he never gave himself a break. He loved his daughters and they loved him even more. David will always have a place in my heart and I know now he will go to the mountains now that he can it was something he spoke of many times to everyone. I will miss him dearly and will always love him.

June 21, 2006

To the Parrish Family,

Sorry I will not be able to attend David's funeral, but just wanted all

of you to know my thoughts and Prayers are with you during your time of loss. I shall never forget

David and his sense of humor. We've

lost a good cousin.

Kathy (Parrish) Fears

Columbus, Georgia

Norma Sasser

June 21, 2006

I keep remembering David as a little boy with his bib overalls and his crew cut hair and glasses, what a cute little boy he was, always dragging around some tool he'd found somewhere. We only had each other to play with back where we grew up so we spent all out time together and came up with some games to play like the time we wrote "tickets" to passersby on the dirt road where we lived, and the "plays" we put on from the hole in the gabled roof of the barn, where we stuck chickens' heads out and made them "talk" for the younger kids seated on the ground, our "audience". Ah, the memories, how I am going to miss him.

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