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James Parrish Obituary
Mr. Parrish was a member of Glencoe First Baptist Church. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 43 years of service and owner of Wholesale Icemakers. He was a longtime supporter of Glencoe Sports and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Dad was a dedicated Christian and we celebrate his entry into God's Kingdom. His life on earth was his testimony and the love and kindness he showed to others was the legacy he left for his children and grandchildren. We have peace knowing we will join him in Heaven when we have finished our course, for we believe to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, for all who believe.
Those who preceded him in death were his wife, Helen Downey Parrish; his son, James "Jimmy" Parrish; parents, George Wesley Parrish and Pinkie Cahill Parrish; brothers, J.W. Parrish and Bill Parrish; and sister, April Sunshine Teague.
He is survived by his children, Kim (Alan) Gibbs, Mark (Cynthia) Parrish and Tammy (Jim) Moore; and daughter-in-law, Angie (Grahl) Keener; special sister-in-law, Marcia (Wayne) Rhodes and special brother-in-law, Mike Downey; grandchildren, Melissa (Adam) Pierce, Jill Parrish, Chad (Tricia) Gibbs, Ashleigh (Beau) Ashley, Christine Parrish, Stephen Parrish, Logan Moore, Lauren Moore, Cody (Landon) Ball, Zach Keener and Crystal Keener; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Morgan Ashley and Ford Pierce; his dear brother, Ben (Barbara) Parrish; and precious sisters, Nena Flo Killian, Coleen (John A.) Brown and Judy Kilgo; sisters-in-law, Jo Dean Sims and Nell Lankford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Tommy Stanley, Jeff Little and grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers include all past and present members of Glencoe Sports, Roy Gray and Ken Laughlin.
Special thanks to Dr. Johnny Wilborn, Pam, Sherry, Shundra and staff, Dr. Dinesh Parmar, Jackie and staff, Dr. Szeto and staff, GRMC Home Health and GRMC ninth floor.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 this evening at Crestwood Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Parrish
Betty Quinn Wade
June 25, 2010
He was a wonderful man ,we lived by him years ago, and he helped my husband Billy Quinn to get on Goodyear , we were forever thankful for that,he is now in heaven with Billy so that makes it even more sweet God Bless the family
Fannie (Judy) Kilgore
June 20, 2010
My dear Brother, I will miss you. I'll see you in the sweet by an by.
Your Sister,
Fannie Bett (Judy) Kilgore
June 19, 2010
Kim, my thoughts are with you. Mr Parrish was a fine man
with a big heart. You did such a good job taking care of him. He will be missed.
Sandra (Home Health)
Scarlett Minton
June 19, 2010
Kim, Mark, Tammy .. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved James, He was a wonderful person and Uncle.. I always thought the world of him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers . Love you all.
Terry and Debbie Murray
June 19, 2010
Dear Kim, Alan, Angie, Grayl and children, We are so sorry for the lost of your Dad, Fatherinlaw and Grandfather. May God Bless you in this time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
June 19, 2010
Parrish Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious dad, but you can surely be comforted in knowing exactly where he is. Our loss is Heaven's gain, and he has heard those words from his Savior, "Well done my good and faithful servant. Welcome to your reward". We will see him again. Love to you all. Barbara and Rick Wills.
Sandra Wood
June 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May the Lord keep you under His wings and bring you the peace that only He can.
June 19, 2010
Dear Kim,We are sorry to hear of your loss. Heaven surely gained an angel. Your Dad was one of the kindest men I have ever met and always had a smile for me and others. He will be tuely missed. Love to you and your family, Debbie and Joe Duke
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