Obituaries

By Staff Reports Published

5:15 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Jimmy F. Parrish

September 26, 2014

Jimmy F. Parrish, 60, Phil Campbell, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at his residence.

The visitation was Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 at Spry Memorial Chapel with the memorial service in the chapel. Officiating at the service was Bro. Merrell Potter.

He is survived by sons, Jimmy O. Parrish and Adam Parrish; grandchildren, Matthew Dylan Parrish, Damion Dre Parrish, Kaylee Ann Parrish, Haylli Danielle Parrish; mother, Velma Welch Parrish; siblings, Lois Odom, Stan Parrish, Steve Parrish, Teresa Sumner, Rickey Parrish; and a host of nieces and nephews.

His father, Elbert Odell Parrish; sister, Betty McCaig; brother, Gene Parrish; and several nephews preceded him in death.

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