Albert DeKalb Parrott

Albert DeKalb Parrott, 92, passed away Tuesday at his home surrounded by his family. A native of Lenoir County, he was the son of the late Robert David and Blanche Reid King Parrott. Mr. Parrott was married to the late Frances Knott Parrott. He owned and operated Parrott's Shoe Store for over forty years in downtown Goldsboro. Mr. Parrott was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the Golden K Kiwanis Club, and was past exalted ruler of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 B.P. O. E. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Captain with the Infantry during World War II. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Willow Dale Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Carpenter officiating. Surviving are his daughters, Patricia Parrott Moehle and husband Walter of Greeneville, TN and Reid Parrott Lancaster and husband David of Tega Cay, SC; his son, Albert D. Parrott III of Goldsboro; and his grandchildren, Harrison, Graham, and Caroline Lancaster; and a nephew and several nieces. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be given to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 984, Goldsboro, NC 27534 or the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends at his home. Online condolences may be sent to www.seymourfuneralhome.com.