Eric Parrish

Eric Parrish obituary, Memphis, TN

Eric Parrish

Eric Parrish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Austin Peay on Mar. 17, 2026.
Eric Parrish, 73, of Memphis, TN passed away on March 10, 2026 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee.

Eric was born on February 5, 1953 to William Parrish, Jr. and Hazel Merriweather in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the husband of Annie Parrish.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at RS Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 3651 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 12:00noon at Mt Moriah East Baptist Church 1248 Haynes St, Memphis, TN 38114.

Burial will be immediately following the service in Memorial Park Poplar Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

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