Thomas was born on February 11, 1937 to the late John and Ruth Parrish. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Margaret Parrish; second wife, Nancy Parrish and his son, Jason Parrish.
Thomas served in the Air Force USAF 1959 - 1965 (AP & Pilot); and then he retired from General Electric 1965 - 1990 (Refrigeration Design Engineer / Tool & Die Maker); 1990 - 1995 Delta (GE Appliance Consultant). Thomas enjoyed singing, barbershop music, freemasonry, reading WW2 non-fiction, and playing with his dogs.
Left to cherish Thomas's memory, is his son, Chris Parrish and wife, Inga.
A memorial visitation for Thomas will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40219, followed by a memorial service to honor the life of Thomas to follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.