Samuel Robert Parrish

Samuel Robert Parrish obituary, Kaufman, TX

Samuel Robert Parrish

Samuel Parrish Obituary

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Samuel Robert Parrish, 43, of The Colony, TX, passed away on October 21, 2023.  Samuel was born on August 14, 1980, to Richard Parrish and Debra Johnson in Dallas, TX.  He grew up in the Plano area.  On May 24, 2019, Samuel married Kaleena Calderas, and they have been together for a total of 15 years.  He has worked for Conti Systems as an operations manager for the past 8 years.  Samuel enjoyed reading, writing poetry, playing video games and D&D, fishing, cooking and grilling. He loved spending time around his family and friends.  He was a loving husband, father, son and phenomenal brother.  Those left to cherish his memory include wife Kaleena, parents: Richard Parrish and Debra Johnson and husband Dale; children Allison and Evan Parrish; siblings: Daniel Parrish and wife Jennifer, Alex Parrish and wife Sarah, William Johnson and wife Taylor and Randall Johnson; niece Maisie Parrish, extended family and friends who will miss him dearly. 

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2217 S Washington, Kaufman, TX 75142-3625

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