Larry Rodney Parrish Sr.

Larry enlisted in the US Navy in 1966, right out of high school. After serving his country on the aircraft carrier USS Independence, Larry and Joyce returned home to Louisville, to have, and to raise, three sons. Larry retired in 2007 and at that time he took on the duties of “house husband” and grandkids chauffer while Joyce worked a little longer.

His parents, brothers, John William Parrish, Jr., Marvin Crady Parrish, Harry Lewis Parrish, Clarence Foster Parrish and Donald Franklin Parrish preceded Larry in death.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Joyce Webb Parrish, 3 sons, “Moose” Larry Parrish Jr. (Laura), Michael Scott Parrish(Anne), Bobby Joe Parrish, and ex-daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Parrish; granddaughters, Genny Wiggins and Alysa Wiggins, grandsons, Cole Parrish, Gabe Parrish and Brady Parrish, brother, Jimmie Lee Parrish sr., sister, Dorothy Clemons and Mattie Gibson, along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.

A funeral service will be Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10am at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home in Okolona, 8519 Preston Hwy. Louisville, Kentucky 40219, with burial to follow at Parrish Family Cemetery in Nelson County. Visitation will be Friday, April 28, 2023, from 2-8pm at the funeral home.