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for Raymond Parrish
Tara Lacy
August 26, 2003
Brenda, Angela and Ray,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Parrish was a great man and will be missed. Tara, Joe, Paula, and Joe III Lacy
Melody Anness & Nick Newman
August 8, 2003
Our condolences are with the family.
Raymond will be greatly missed!
Christy and Jason Lipinski
August 7, 2003
Mr. Parrish also sold me my “First” car - I was right out of college – I had got a good job and was ready to make my first big purchase - My Daddy told me I needed to talk to Raymond because he would take care of me. Well! Me being young I had to shop around – big mistake! I encountered pushy sales people and once they found out I had no credit they would not even talk to me without a co-signer. Once again my dad said lets talk to Raymond - this time we did and I walked out with a brand new 97’ Mustang 5.0 fully loaded. Mr. Parrish took my credit application and said ok the car is yours - I asked why did I not have to have a co-signer? -- he told me he had dealt with my parents for over 15 years and my word and family values were all he need to give me credit. Since that day my husband and I have purchased another 4 vehicles from Mr. Parrish and we never shopped around because we knew he would take care of us. Raymond will be missed by so many. We will all miss that hello, how are you doing and how is the family. May you find comfort in God during this difficult time - God bless
Jerry Kidd
August 7, 2003
My condolences and prayers are with you at this time of grief. May you know that God is with you in blessing a fine father, husband and good man. May God bless you and your family.
Rodney, Ginger, Hunter and Heath Parrish
August 7, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Raymond will be truly missed by all. May God continue to bless you during this time.
James Robinson
August 6, 2003
My family is so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.It has been a real pleasure to have known and dealt with Mr. Parrish for many years. He will be missed greatly. May God grant you the comfort and peace that only He is capable of.
Barbara and EW Parrish
August 6, 2003
Our prayers are with all of you. Raymond was a very nice and respected person. We have had the great experience of dealing with him when purchasing some of our vehicles at Parrish Motor Company. We were very shock to hear of his loss. May God be with all of his friends and family in this time of sorrow. God Bless You All.
Linda P. Christian
August 6, 2003
I'll never forget buying my first car from Raymond - a 1980 Ford Pinto Hatchback. I was just out of high school and was to begin a job in two weeks and needed a car. My Dad and I went down to the dealership and looked at the car on a Thursday night. Raymond didn't say much about the car - wasn't pushy like the last salesman I had talked with in Richmond.
The next day, we were back and Raymond sold me the car and processed the financial papers. He put the car in my name alone - didn't even ask for a co-signer. I'll never forget looking at my Dad and saying - "Mr. Parrish has sold me a car and I haven't even started working yet."
I was so impressed by his trust in me and his appreciation of the customer - a kid fresh out of high school. They say first impressions are lasting. I think it was that first impression that brought me back to buy another 5 Ford vehicles.
I commented to Raymond one day about the fact that he was not a pushy salesman. He told me that good cars sell themselves - they really didn't need him to do it. He was a man of integrity and humbleness. Every time I saw him, he always made a point of asking about my parents; he expressed sympathy at the loss of my father and continued to ask how my mother was doing after his death.
Raymond was a class act!!!!. We will miss him.
Brenda, Ray, Angela & Hank - I pray that God will hold you gently and lovingly in the palm of his hand in the days ahead and provide you with his grace in a mighty way. God Bless.
Jenni Treadwell
August 6, 2003
My condolences to the entire family. Mr. Parrish was the nicest man. He had a knack for remembering everyone he had contact with (that's alot of people). He was sincere and honest. He will be missed. Our entire family sends their love and thoughts during this challenging time.
Nick Ware, Jr
August 6, 2003
Brenda, it has been many years since we worked together at Reynolds. I was shocked and saddened to hear from my Richmond connections that Raymond had passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathy during what must be a difficult time in your life. May God be with you and your family.
Wanda Branson
August 5, 2003
Mr. Parrish was a wonderful, kind person. He will be truly missed. Heaven will soon be full of new ford vehicles. I am praying for you and your family in this time of loss.
AK & Diane Kirby Family
August 5, 2003
Raymond was more than just the man we bought our cars from he was a true christian friend and we will miss his gracious smile, the laid back and down home feeling that he always gave you whenever we met. Words cannot express our sincere sympathy for your loss. May God give you strength in all your days to come.
EULA PARRISH D'ANTONI
August 5, 2003
Brenda & family:
My condolences to you in your loss. Raymond will be greatly missed by all of us who were his friends and customers in the Goochland community. Hopefully, the fond memories you shared with him will be of comfort to you in the challenging days ahead.
Stuart Wilkinson
August 5, 2003
Brenda, Angela, and Ray:
Raymond was a very special friend to each of us in the Wilkinson family. We share your grief and will truly miss seeing his smiling face. We will always remember him as a man who lived by his faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord. He will be remembered for his kindness, fairness, compassion, and love. His commitment to family, church, and community will long be remembered. Your friends in Christ, Dee and Stuart Wilkinson, 8/5/03.
Angela & Philip Allen
August 5, 2003
My sincerest condolences to your entire family. Having grown up in Goochland, I have known Raymond all my life. I cannot begin to express the since of pride I felt buying my first brand new car from your family's dealership and then our first family vehicle last year. It was truly an honor to have him and Brenda attend our wedding, just two short years ago. Raymond was a stellar example of integrity, leadership and dignity. May his legacy live on.
John and Lorraine Charlton
August 5, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for Raymond was one of the kindest and most Godly individuals we knew.
Cindy Charlton
August 5, 2003
Raymond was one of the most sweetest and endearing individuals I've ever known. I always declared that he was the only person I would deal with at Parrish Motor Company. After buying four cars from him and knowing him since I was about 5 years of age, I know how deeply missed he will be to all...both his family and friends. Many thoughts and prayers to the family and I love all of you. I concur with another writer on here, if the angels in heaven are driving, they will soon have a set of keys to a Ford in their hands.
C. Lloyd Salmon
August 5, 2003
Lloyd wanted me to express his deepest sympathy and, even though he is unable to attend the funeral, Raymond was his special friend at GHS. He holds close the memories then and since as a client. He became very anxious at learning of Raymond's passing, but he knows he lived a christian life. He is very proud of Raymond's many achievements. N. Denby
The Hughson Family (Barry, Joyce, Ann, John, JoAnn and Cathy & Matt Henkel)
August 5, 2003
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Mr. Parrish was a remarkable man, and an asset to the entire community. He will be greatly missed! It is rare to have the good fortune of meeting someone with his character, and we were truly blessed to have had that privilege.
Our entire family has purchased vehicles from Mr. Parrish for over ten years. Mr. Parrish never failed to ask about the family, and made you feel like a life-long friend. He and his family are in our prayers!
Nancy Salmon Denby
August 5, 2003
Brenda, my heart and prayers go out to you and your children. Raymond was a nice young adult who became a wonderful man and I know you both were a loving couple. You will have many memories to hold dear and may this mourning period lead you to comfort knowing he was called home to fulfil God's purpose.
Kevin Fulton
August 5, 2003
I am very very sorry for your loss.Mr.Parrish was a great man.One that I have always admired.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dave Lynch
August 5, 2003
Our prayers are with you. May the Lord Jesus give you strength and Bless and Keep You.
Dave Janet and Mark Lynch
Maygan, Dwayne & Ryan Elliott
August 5, 2003
Brenda, Ray, Angela and Hank -
Our condolences are with you and your family. May God Bless you and carry you through this time of grief.
Love,
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Blackmon
August 5, 2003
Please accept our heart felt condolences for the loss of your loved one. We have been customers for several years and always felt we were dealing with the consummate gentleman.
Nash Kidd
August 5, 2003
Brenda; Angela, Raymond Jr.:
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to each of you. Raymond was a dear friend and I was absolutely shocked to hear of his passing. He has left a lasting legacy on how one should live an exemplary life. This legacy will carry on through you, his family,and I shall cherish my memories of him always. May God Bless and comfort you.
Respectfully, Nash Kidd
David Coombs
August 5, 2003
Please accept my condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you in this time of sadness. I had the upmost respect for Mr. Parrish. He was a true gentleman and a great business partner. We will truely miss him at Luck Stone Corporation. David Coombs
Allison Marks
August 5, 2003
You are in are prayers.
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tommy and Allison Marks
PETE & LINDA WINE
August 5, 2003
WE SHARE YOUR GRIEF IN THE LOST OF A HUSBAND, A FATHER AND A COMMUNITY LEADER. RAYMOND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Betty DeAcetis
August 5, 2003
With deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
James Marshall Mustian Sr
August 5, 2003
Raymond was the finest, truest, Christian man I have ever known, and he will be greatly missed.
David Owen
August 5, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. Raymond was a wonderful person and will be missed by many people. It was always a pleasure just to hear him say good morning. I am sure it will not be long before all the angles will be driving new Ford automobiles.
Truly (T.G.) Hammock Jr.
August 5, 2003
My heart felt sympathy to family and friends. I was one of many loyal customers whom Mr. Parrish served over the last 15 years. All 3 of my 4 kids had the pleasure of purchasing their first new vehicle from him and my 4th was coming by this week to experience the pleasure. I am so grateful of this experience, not only professional but mostly from the kindness and warm feeling he displayed when he met with you. You knew it was not a show but true feelings that made him and the people around him feel good. All 6 new vehicles I bought was just like the first one. Mr. Parrish made you feel like you were important and special and I also spoke of him as my friend even though it was on a business level. To the ones who never had the opportunity to meet him, I am sorry, to the ones who knew him, feel honored, to the family he always spoke about, praise God for the the time you shared with him as he was truly a 'special person'.
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