Horace William Parrish, 98, peacefully entered into eternity with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the last of nine siblings to pass away in his family.
Mr. Parrish was born on July 7, 1923 in Johnston County, N.C. He was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church in the JOY (Just Older Youth) Group, Sunday School Class, Methodist Men’s Group and many other activities. He was actively involved in painting, woodwork, and landscaping projects both at church and at home. He was a wonderful gardener as well.
He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific Theatre. While serving he achieved the rank of Sergeant in charge of supply trucks taking ammunition and supplies to the front lines. Upon discharge from the Army he returned to Raleigh, NC and began a career with the US Postal Service as a letter carrier. He retired with almost 38 years of service.
Mr. Parrish was preceded in death by his wife Katherine, his son Billy and his grandson Bill. He was also preceded by his six brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his three children: Sons, John and wife Joyce of Eden, NC, David and wife Paula of Zebulon, NC; and daughter Rebecca (Becky) Green and husband Danny of Clemmons, NC; and one granddaughter Katie Green of Raleigh, NC.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday July 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Open Table United Methodist Church (824 N. Bloodworth St., Raleigh, NC). Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm - 2:00 P.M. prior to the service
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to your favorite charity.
Services provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh.
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