Charles "Chuck" Parrish

EASLEY | Charles Addison ''Chuck'' Parrish, 58, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.



Born in Greenville County and reared in Greenville, Raleigh, N.C., and Easley, Chuck was the son of Mrs. Ernestine Sitton Parrish of Easley, and the late Benson Clayton Parrish Sr. He was a graduate of Easley High School and Clemson University and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Easley.



He served in the S.C. National Guard, Easley unit, from 1968 until 1974. Chuck was devoted to his alma mater, Clemson, and was a sports enthusiast. He was also known to be a very empathetic supporter of his USC, UNC and Duke buddies. During his career,Chuck served as Assistant Pro at Green Valley Country Club in Greenville and Club Manager of Belle Isle Plantation in Georgetown. His illness forced his retirement as a golf director from Brunswick Plantation on the North Carolina coast.



A resident, until recently, of North Myrtle Beach, Chuck enjoyed his passions of dancing, playing golf, and beach music. His charismatic personality was a joy to all he met and no one was a stranger.



Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a daughter, Lee McDowell Parrish and her fiance, Yancey A. McLeod III; a son, Charles Addison Parrish Jr.; a sister, Stella Sitton Parrish, all of Columbia; a brother, Benson C. Parrish Jr. and his wife, Meredith, of Lincolnton, Ga.; nine nieces, nephews and their spouses, and a great niece. Chuck was predeceased by his heroes; father, Benson Clayton Parrish Sr. and sister, Tena Parrish Hendricks.



Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Easley, with the Rev. Mac Kinnett officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service.



Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Beale, Wendell Cantrell, John Cartee, Johnny Cutchin, Syd McDaniel, George Osburn, Dr. Calvin Snipes, Dr. Bill Spearman, Glenn Vick, The Honorable Edward Welmaker and Wayne Williams.



A celebration of Chuck's life will be conducted at a later date by faithful friends at the OD Pavilion in North Myrtle Beach.



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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, S.C. 29621 or to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 582, Easley, S.C. 29641 or to the charity of one's choice.



The family is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Benson C. Parrish, 607 West Main Street, Easley, S.C. 29640.



Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown is assisting the family with arrangements.