Mr. John Raymond Parrish, Jr., age 52 of Fayetteville, passed away on February 18, 2017 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 5:00 PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Betty Parrish; sister, Stephanie (James) Prince; step-children, James Parrish, Heather Purinton Waugh, Ashley Dawn Purinton Carter; five grandchildren; one niece; three nephews; brother-in-law, Ricky Gaither. He is preceded in death by his father, John Parrish, Sr. and sister, Mariann Gaither. He loved to cook and laugh and also loved children. Online memorials may be made at www.curtisandsonfh.com. Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel will direct the service.