Robert A. Parrish, 85, of Bellmead, passed away Monday, March 17th at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 10AM Thursday, March 20th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Wednesday, March 19th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Robert was born November 4, 1928 in Axtell to Robert Leroy and Ida (Foster) Parrish. He married Betty Lois Merritt on July 3, 1948. He worked for L.L. Sams and Co. for 42 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed Bluegrass gospel music and hunting and fishing. He was a member of Greater Waco (Bellmead Calvary) Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lois Parrish; sisters, Ruby Barnhart, Betty Hunt, Rosa L. Murphy, and Myrtle Urbanovsky; and brother, Billy L. Parrish.
Survivors include sons, Gary Parrish and wife Teresa of Waco, and Stephen Parrish and wife Cindy of Robinson; grandchildren, Destiny Parrish, and Shara McDermott and husband Connor; great grandchildren, Emily Patterson, and Alaina McDermott; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Carroll, Don Bailey, John Babers, Scott Parrish, Tommy Strange, and Lee Strange.
The family would like to acknowledge a special thank you to the staff at Hillcrest Hospital 6th floor and 4th floor Hospice Unit for your professional care and concern.
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saundra and family, so very sorry for your loss. I have thought of Dolan often.
Dear Saundra, Mike, Michelle and family,
We were so sad to hear of Dolan’s passing. You have all our family’s sympathy.
Remembering when we were young and coming from Rosebud to visit Dolan and Saundra and spending a few days with Uncle Fred and Aunt Leona. And always enjoying our visits at the Barn and especially at the Reunions.
Our thoughts are with all the family.
Sincerely,
Jesse Lee and Sue Moore and family
My deepest condolences to Dolan’s family and friends. My prayers are with you all and may Dolan rest in peace! Dolan was my patient for numerous years at Castle Dental and also a friend .
Dolan was a good friend and neighbor. He always honked when he drove by and we sat many a hour visiting on his porch. He loved our dog and would check on him when we were out of town. going to miss his smile and greeting.
We were so sorry to hear about Dolan. He was a good friend always happy. He will be missed by all.
Brenda, RoyLee, RoyDStone.
Dear Saundra, Michael and others: I was sorry to read about the passing of my friend Dolan. Please accept my sympathy.
Yours sincerely, Mickey Lavy
Dolan was a great person always had a smile would laugh,always enjoyed talking with him,we both had alot of respect for Dolan,you will be missed very much dear friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Heaven received another Angel. My prayers are with you all that God give you peace today and all the days to come. Debbie is my best friend and her Uncle Robert meant the world to her. He loved her like a daughter.
Steve, I am sorry to hear of your loss my condolences.
Robert was one of the nicest men I have ever met . He always had a smile on his face , & always had a kind word , for everyone he met .I will forever remember his twinkly eyes , & sweet spirit . I pray for all of you , his family , that God’s comfort will be with you . My deepest sympathy, Kim Price
We are very sad to hear of your loss and will hold the whole family up in prayer, may God wrap his loving arms around you all in this time of sorrow and give the strength you need. God Bless and keep you.
my sincere sympathy in the loss of your dad. will keep you in my prayers.
Love you and will miss you. Heaven is lucky to have you.
Steve, I am truly sorry to hear of your father’s passing. God bless you and your family.
Truly, Lee Ann (King) Evens Amboy, Illinois
Steve, we are so sad for your loss. I want you to know how much he meant to me. Excluding my wife and my childhood, I have never met anyone who encouraged me more in music than your Dad. I have talked with several people who have expressed the same thing about him. We will miss him and his wonderful words that came straight from his heart and pierced our souls. I am so sad for losing this giant of a man who made life better for so many. I wish I could honor him more but I want you and your family to know how much he meant to me. May God be with you and fill your hearts and souls with his memory. see you later, Leland