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CDR Whitney W. Parrish

FUNERAL HOME

Henry Funeral Home

1030 West Beverley Street

Staunton, Virginia

Whitney Parrish Obituary

CDR Whitney W. Parrish

Age: 87 • Staunton

CHC, USN, RET. Chaplain Whitney W. Parrish, retired United Methodist minister, 87, husband of Dixie Lee (Marcum) Parrish, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at home.

Whitney was born October 18, 1928, in Brunswick County, VA, the son of the late Samuel E. and Rebecca L. Parrish.

In addition to his parents, Chaplain Parrish was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Hutchinson Parrish, and his nine siblings.

In addition to his wife Dixie, Rev. Parrish is survived by a son, Terry (Elizabeth); two daughters, Nita Randall (Newell) and Elizabeth Parrish; a stepson, Todd Lines; a stepdaughter, Cathy Oliveros (Alex); grandchildren, Ryan Parrish, Karen Wilck (Joe), Jennifer Marshall (Gardner), and Brittany Parrish; three stepgrandchildren, Charlie Lines, Kaelin Cali, and Mykaela Cali; and great-granddaughters, Abigail and Hannah Wilck, and Mia Sanford.

Prior to entering the ministry, Whitney served ten years in the Marine Corps, a year as Company Commander in Korea. After resigning from the Marines, he went to theological school, and returned to the military as a Navy Chaplain, where he served for 25 years, giving him a total of 35 years in the military. After retirement and moving to the Staunton area, Rev. Parrish served as interim pastor at St. John's Reformed United Church of Christ, Staunton, at Newport UCC, Newport, and at Shenandoah UCC, Shenandoah. His last pastorate was the Rockbridge United Methodist Charge, Buena Vista and Lexington areas.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2015 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3 p.m.

Interment will be on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Smyrna Christian Church Cemetery, King and Queen County, with military honors. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren or the SPCA of Staunton.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.

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Published by The News Leader from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Whitney Parrish

13 Entries

I was honored to shake Mr. Whitney Parrish hand"SALUTE"

Chris Slagle

August 27, 2016

Robin Nail

December 10, 2015

I just learned of Whitney's passing. Please know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers. What a joy it was to meet Whitney & Dixie several years ago when they visited Baxley, GA. Really enjoyed hearing about him dating my future Mom when he was in New Market when they were both young. Our correspondence meant a lot to me. Rest in peace, Whitney.

Robin Brown Nail (daughter of the late Eugenia "Jean Lou" Farrow Brown)
Baxley, GA

Pat Tuminello

November 13, 2015

Dixie, So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will be thinking of you and your family in the days and weeks to come. Love, Pat & Joe

John & Verna Stafford

November 12, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your father. Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy. Your memories of the time spent with your father, will help to ease the pain. They will be forever in your heart. Our prayers are always with you.

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Daisey sanders

November 12, 2015

Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Only time will help heal the pain you are going through now. Just be thankful for all the years he was with you. Know I am with you in spirit and I love you. Daisey Sanders

Whitney Porter

November 12, 2015

Hi. I was actually named after Rev. Parrish. He was my dad's pastor when he was still in school in Matoaca, VA, maybe in the early '50s. His name was Charles "Buck" Porter. Rev. Parrish made a big impression on my dad, so much so that when Dad went to Emory & Henry College his plan was to be a minister, although he decided to become a teacher instead. I guess they were actually both teachers, but in different ways.

I am very sorry for your loss. After reading the obit, I know that Rev. Parrish was a very impressive and accomplished man.

Lynne Smith

November 12, 2015

My late father was a Korean Air Force Veteran; my son,31, is a Lt. in the Navy. May God bless and comfort your family.

Edna Parrish

November 12, 2015

Dixie, Beth, Terry, Nita and family: I am thinking about all of you and will keep all of you in my prayers daily.

November 12, 2015

Dixie, Terry, Nita & Beth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I love my Uncle Whitney and I have a lot of great memories. Have comfort knowing he has gone to a great place and will be with all of his brothers and sisters.
Love,
Cathy Shelton Carter

Debbie Parrish Moseley

November 12, 2015

Dixie/All Whitney's children: We are so very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Whitney was so good about checking on Mama through the years after Daddy (Bryant Parrish) passed away. There is a special place in Heaven for Whitney.

Bob and Margaret Chandler

November 11, 2015

Dixie, you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We are only a phone call away.

Clay Chandler

November 11, 2015

Aunt Dixie,

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Clay and Gin

November 11, 2015

Dixie,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Please, know I have you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Nancy Groah

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