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Jimmie Parrish Obituary
Edenton
Jimmie Moore Parrish, Sr., 89, of 410 Old Hertford Road, Edenton, NC, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Mr. Parrish was born in Chowan County on April 16, 1928, and was the son of the late Carey Yates, Sr. and Beulah Moore Parrish. A life-long farmer, he received the Chowan County Outstanding Young Farmer Award in 1958, was the Chowan County Corn Yield Champion in 1959, the Chowan County Soybean Yield Champion in 1974, was a member of the Peanut Growers Association where he served on the Board of Directors from 1982-1985, served on the Chowan County Extension Advisory Council in 1989, and was listed as Honored Professional of the Year by Who's Who in 1995.
Raised in the fellowship of Edenton Baptist Church, he was a longtime member of the Lloyd Griffin Sunday School Class, and had served throughout the years on various committees in the church.
In 1965 Mr. Parrish began serving on the Tri-County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and from that was a founding member of the Chowan County Farm Bureau, serving as its President from 1973 until his retirement in 2015, and also serving on the State Executive Board of Farm Bureau from 1977 until his retirement.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Parrish in 2008, after 57 years of marriage; by his sister, Katherine Mae Parrish; by brothers, Ralph E. and Frank E. Parrish; and by a grandson, George Hoskins Parrish.
Surviving are his daughter, Patricia White and husband Jim of Chapel Hill; five sons, J.M. Parrish and wife Anne, Jerry Parrish and wife Dorothy, Frankie Parrish and wife Amby, Carroll Parrish and wife Anne, and Mike Parrish and wife Laurie, all of Edenton; and a brother, C. Yates Parrish, Jr. of Edenton. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, Wayne Parrish and wife Amy, Robert Parrish and wife Tanya, Chris Parrish and wife Mariel, Karen Pruden and husband Chip, Jim Parrish and wife Chrystal, Grey Tipton and husband John, Emory White and wife Abby, Elizabeth Vallero and husband Dan, Richard Parrish and wife Liddy, Rebecca King and husband Chris, Dan Parrish and wife Dominique, Ginny Mabry and husband Joseph, Mandy Overman, Katie Milligan and husband Josh, and Gibson Palmes and husband Robert; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Following a private family burial in Beaver Hill Cemetery, a service of celebration will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in Edenton Baptist Church and will be conducted by his pastor, The Rev. David Brooks, and by Dr. Jesse Croom. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Edenton Baptist Church, 200 S. Granville Street, Edenton, NC 27932.
Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com
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Celeste Wescott Maus
April 10, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family members of Mr. Parrish. May the support and love of family and friends continue to surround you with support and comfort during this time of loss. May all the wonderful memories and his smile continue to sustain you. Thinking of You At This Time.
Deb Sauter
March 29, 2018
I want express my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Jimmie. He was a man rich in family and love and I know he will be greatly missed.
Sharon Bagford
March 29, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss but I know that your memories of Jimmie will help comfort you. It's been many years since our family visited and stayed with Jimmie and Elizabeth Ann, but I can remember like it was yesterday how loving and welcoming they were. As young as they were, my kids still fondly remember the visits, too. Smiles, love, and laughter filled their home. I don't think I ever saw Jimmie that he wasn't smiling. That thought makes me smile now, as I hope it does his family at this difficult time.
March 28, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. May the promises at 1 Thess. 4:14 bring comfort. Knowing that there is hope for the ones we lost in death can be reassuring.
MEG
Pamela Babb Moreau
March 27, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Jimmie and Elizabeth Ann were special people to my parents and our family. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Linda (lynn) Rhodes
March 26, 2018
Wonderful memories of family times in Edenton, North Carolina. What a wonderful person and accomplished professional. Heartfelt Condolences to all of you.
Jeff and Jamie Hunt
March 25, 2018
Prayers for comfort to the family. Mr. Parrish was a wonderful man, and will be missed. We will certainly miss the visits we had with him. No matter what, he always had time to sit and talk and laugh a little. Those times will be cherished. How blessed your family is to have had both him and Mrs. Elizabeth as your parents.
Tracy Chappell
March 25, 2018
So sorry for your loss, sending my prayers. Enjoyed the times I stayed and talked with him.
Deborah Bowling
March 25, 2018
Jimmie was a good husband and father. He and Elizabeth Ann will be in my heart forever.
Love,
Deborah Bowling
Regina Keeter
March 25, 2018
So very sorry for your loss
Greg Bagford
March 25, 2018
May the memories of happy times provide comfort to you all. I carry many memories of Jimmie's caring for all, humor, devotion to and love of family.
March 25, 2018
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many. He touched so many lives. May the Lord be with you at this time.
Henry/Barbara Brabble
March 25, 2018
A hard worker and good man to all.
Frances Chambers
March 24, 2018
Your family is in my heart and prayers! My
condolences in the passing of your father.
Felix and l thought do much of Mr. Jimmie.
March 24, 2018
Faye and I wish to express our deepest sympathy in the passing of Jimmie. He was always very faithful and supportive during my service as his pastor. You are in our prayers during this difficult time and the future.
Kenneth Word
Art Beeler
March 24, 2018
So very sorry to learn of Mr. Parrish's passing. A wonderful person. Condolences for the family.
Johnny and linda Smith
March 23, 2018
So very sorry to hear of this sweet man's passing.our hearts are with you all.
Rhonda Cohen
March 23, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Allen & Darlene Swanner
March 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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