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George Parrish Obituary
George was born in Chowan County and was the son of Richard Carroll and Anne Shepard Parrish of Edenton. A graduate of John A. Holmes High School, he was a rising junior at North Carolina State University, majoring in Business Administration, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Weekends, summer months, and school breaks in between, he was a waiter at Chero's Restaurant in Edenton.
Surviving other than his parents are a sister, Rebecca Shepard Parrish of Edenton; two brothers, Richard Carroll Parrish, Jr. of Columbia, SC and Daniel Walker Parrish of Edenton; maternal grandparents, Tom and Becky Shepard; paternal grandparents, Jimmie and Elizabeth Ann Parrish, all of Edenton.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church by Father Thomas M. Rickenbaker. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, handling arrangements.
Friends may join the family at Chero's Restaurant following the graveside rites and all other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 548, Edenton, NC 27932 or to the Chowan Animal Shelter, 138 Icaria Road, Tyner, NC 27980.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Parrish
Anita Coulter Waugh
June 26, 2007
Dear Anne,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Nancy Matthews
June 26, 2007
Anne and Stork,
I am heart broken for you and praying for you every day. Your families, your three children and your faith will surely strengthen you and see you through this unbearable tragedy.
Although I have not seen Anne in some time, no doubt she still has the gift of finding humor in an impossible situation.
Love to all,
Nancy Edmondson Matthews
Vasoontara (Harinsuit) Chatikavanij
June 19, 2007
Dear Anne and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Alma Hale Paty
June 19, 2007
Please know that many are holding you close in their prayers and hearts. I hope that faith and love from others will help you through this time.
Lee Chears
June 17, 2007
Dear Anne, Carroll and family- Words cannot explain how shocked I was hearing about the loss of your dear George. Even though I have not seen the the boys in about 10 yrs., I will always remember him full of energy and laughter and chasing Dan around in your Grandfather's house. My heart aches for you and I pray that God gives you more strength to get through the loss of your son. I have known you since we were five yrs. old and know that you are a strong person. I cannot imagine what it is to lose a child but I was with you during Tommy's death as you were with me during mother's death 12 yrs. ago yesterday. In the days to come your sorrow will turn into beautiful memories of George. Remember the wonderful things he did and his spirit will always be with you. Even though I'm far away I am always with you. We are family. Bless all of you- Love, Lee
Ricky Whaley
June 14, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I got to know George when I was working at ECU Summer Ventures in 2004. George had a good heart and a good sense of humor . My prayers are with you.
Jean Foust Allen
June 13, 2007
Dear Anne, Carroll, Richard, Rebecca and Dan: We are so very sorry to hear about George. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief but please know that you have so many people who love and care about you all who are keeping all of you in their thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. We know that God will grant you peace and give you strength now and in the coming days. You all are always in our prayers.
Our Love to you all. Jean, Bruton, Daniel and Thomas Allen
Sue Baldwin
June 12, 2007
.I remember all of you so fondly and was so sad to get the news of George from Ceil. Please know I still think of you and will hold you close in the months to come
Ceil Baldwin Weatherman
June 11, 2007
Anne and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Love to each of you,
Ceil
Eileen Collins
June 11, 2007
George, you were an incredible person with an amazing sense of humor. You and your family are in my prayers, and you will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives you touched. God bless you.
Pat Melton
June 11, 2007
We are so deeply shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. I can still remember your boys, George and Dan, meeting my Stephen for the first time when they were just babies, enjoying their swings. Our hearts ache for you all but are reassured that you treasure many fond memories and hope that they will soften the pain. Understand that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anna Goodwin Collins
June 11, 2007
Just wanted to let you know that your family has been in my thoughts and prayers upon hearing about the sudden loss of George. May the Lord comfort you and give you the peace that only he can give.
Elizabeth Woolard
June 9, 2007
Anne and Carroll,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your son.I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kjersten Snell
June 9, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I spoke to George on the phone on Wednesday evening, he seemed to be a nice young man. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Josh Jones
June 9, 2007
The time we had together was short, but it was worth it all,...I know you are making the Angels laugh as I'm writing this ,... You will be severely missed Man!
Katie Garner
June 9, 2007
Your family is in my prayers, I am so sorry.
Wayne Proctor
June 8, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bradley, Kathryn & Bradley Ward
June 8, 2007
Dear Carroll, Anne & family,
We are keeping you and your family in our sincere thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Helen and Andy Knoll
June 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult tme. Our son Jerry enjoyed having George as a roommate and a good friend. I know he will miss him a lot. May his wonderful memories help comfort you and may God keep you in his care.
Thomas and Bina High
June 8, 2007
George was a great friend and a great roommate of our son Casey High. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. George will be missed by us and his memory will stay with us forever. We are extremely sorry for your loss.
Thomas and Bina High
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