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Tommie W. Parrish

1949 - 2021

Tommie W. Parrish obituary, 1949-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1949

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Tommie Parrish Obituary

Tommie W. Parrish was born December 12,1949 in Dyersburg, TN. to Ora Dean Parrish and Hazle Davis. He attended the Dyersburg School Corporation and later served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Tommie worked at US Steel Coke Plant for over 30 years until he retired. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Marjorie, 2 daughters Tametra Parrish and Nakiya Copney, son Dewayne Copney, 11 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 11 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, 8 sister-in laws, 3 brother- in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Visitation Monday November 15, 2021 from 12 to 8:00pm family hours (6-8pm) at the Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc. Home Going Celebration Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 11am at the Mt Moriah MB Church, 735 E 20th Avenue Gary IN. Officiating: Rev Dr. Marion J. Johnson Jr. Interment at the Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 14, 2021.

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Marian Pozgay

November 19, 2021

I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Tommie at U.S. Steel for many years & he was well liked by his co-workers. May God comfort your family & help you through this trying time.

Betty Cotton

November 19, 2021

May your heart be comforted during this time. You have my deepest condolences and love. You are in my prayers.

Sherry Russell

November 16, 2021

Dear Parrish Family, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Cousin Tommie. Marjorie and Tommie always made things fun at the family reunions and that fun will be truly missed. We are praying for God's strength and peace to help carry you through the days ahead.
Love Cousin Sherry/Swift Family, Detroit, MI.

GLENDER ANDERSON

November 15, 2021

To Marjorie Parrish and family, prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time. Tommie will be truly missed but he's not in no more pain and he's with the Lord. Love you!!

linda wilson

November 15, 2021

Praying for the family.

Larry & Dee Ellison

November 15, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peaches Lewis-2QBop

November 15, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Frances E Bridges-Resto

November 14, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Margie and family

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Memorial Events
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Nov

15

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Nov

16

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Mt Moriah MB Church

735 E 20th Avenue, Gary , IN

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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