Henry
S. Parrish
February 26, 1938 - September 16, 2021Henry Sefret Parrish, 83
of Purdon, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home with his
family by his side.
He was born February 26, 1938 in Coppell, Texas to Vert Sefret Parrish
and Allie Miram Moore Parrish. He married his love Eula Mae Young in
1962.
Henry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren, they were his joy. He would collect cans and give the
money to his grandchildren to spend or save. He enjoyed coon hunting and
spent many days hunting with his bestfriend John Ledbetter. Henry loved
the outdoors, he liked to ride and look at the wildlife on Pisgah Ridge,
looking for the Buffalo or anything else his could see. He also enjoyed
trains, from the history of trains to going with grandchildren and
watching the trains pass by and counting the cars. Henry and Eula also
enjoyed spending time at First Monday Trades Day where they would set up
a booth and sell items. Henry was a "Good Ole Country Boy" and is going
to be missed by his family and all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers,
Howard E. Parrish and
Glen Edward Parrish; sisters, Mary
Almeda Girvin and Janie Ruth Welch.
He leaves behind to cherish the memories, wife of 59 years, Eula Mae
Parrish; children, Donna Brooks, Aubrey Parrish and wife Janet, Jeffrey
Parrish and wife Darleta. Grandchildren, Leaonard Brooks Jr. and wife
Bobbie, Christopher Brooks and wife Valerie, Aubrey Parrish Jr., Andy
Parrish and wife Amy, Ell O'glesby and husband Dusty. 14 Great
grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Brother in law, Jack
Girvin and sister in law, Jacquelyn Parrish. Numerous nieces, nephews
and extended family and friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Monday, September 20, 2021 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Parrish Family Cemetery in Coppell with
Tim Cooke officiating.
The family would like to thank Hand in Hand Hospice, Jackie, Amy and
Brittany for their care and compassion. Also, thank you to all the
family and friends for the prayers, calls and text. |