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Robert L. "Bobby" Parrish Sr.

Robert L. "Bobby" Parrish Sr. obituary, Mechanicsville, VA

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Robert Parrish Obituary

PARRISH, Robert L. "Bobby"/ "Pops" , Sr., 87 years young, of Mechanicsville, Va., our Rock and Hero, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Savior, Thursday, August 25, 2022. He is survived by his son, Robert Parrish Jr.; his daughter, Connie Haynes (Danny) and their mother, Evelyn Davis; his two bonus daughters, Brenda Leber (Tim) and TT; his four grandkids, Brian Parrish, Billy Whitaker Jr., Bobby Parrish III, Douglas Peterson Jr. (Courtney); three bonus grandchildren, Timothy Leber Jr., Michelle Peterson and Elizabeth Saxon; and many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends that he considered family. Robert was an active member and volunteer of Atlee Community Church, as well as Babcock Masonic Lodge No. 322. He was very proud to be a U.S. Navy veteran. Robert retired from the Richmond Airport Valet after 25 years in 2021. He was a friend to all. Family was always his number one priority. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Anyone who truly got to know him as Pops, knows how truly caring and amazing he really was. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Atlee Community Church, 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, with a funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. There will also be a reception following the service at the church. A private interment will be held in Amelia Veterans Cemetery.


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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2022.

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Gwynne Wilhelm, niece

August 31, 2022

In Memoriam: Robert L. Parrish

You went so unexpectedly
A shock to all, including me
And now, the house feels so empty
And who's gonna feed the dogs?

There was a time you used to be
A faithful greeter at Atlee
But now, you're missed by so many
Including the dogs at home.

Friends and neighbors all do mourn
But daughter Connie is most forlorn
Because her Dad is really gone
And, who's gonna feed the dogs?

Eventually, we carry on
Paste on a smile 'til day is done
And try to sleep at setting sun
But, who's gonna feed the dogs?

08-31-2022 --- GMW
The refrain is because it was primarily Uncle Bobby's job to feed the family pets.
And there's no doubt at all, where that dear man is now--- he was a good soul. But it's still okay for those of us left behind, to grieve our loss and miss him terribly. Even the dogs !

Luke Hall

August 31, 2022

I've known Bobby from the mid 1940s as both he and I was reared at the Presbyterian Orphans Home in Lynchburg (renamed the Presbyterian Home in the 1950s). I always looked forward to seeing Bobby, along with my ""brothers and sisters" at the annual Homecomings. Bobby will be missed.

Teresa Henry Mason

August 31, 2022

Bobby ... although it has been many years, I recall your sincere smile and kindness. Sending much love and prayers to your family and friends. May God keep you safe in His arms.

Gale and Kirk Menzies

August 28, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the family. We had the pleasure of serving with Bobby at Atlee. Bobby welcomed all with a big smile and such joy. He loved meeting and greeting our Atlee family. He had such a tremendous impact on people. We will miss him. He is now with our Savior seating at the feet of Jesus

Bill Biddle

August 28, 2022

Bobby ( Pops ) was as kind a gentleman as you could find . I met Pops at the airport valet about 30 years ago when I was flying every week he always looked out for me and when he saw me pull up he would come over with a great big smile on his face and was always happy . Bobby always sent us a Christmas card every year God Bless You Bobby aka " Pops " and rest in piece my friend I´m proud to have you known you

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30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Atlee Community Church

7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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30

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Atlee Community Church

7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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