J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Parrish, Jack

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Jack Parrish, 75, of Chester went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas Parrish, Jr. and Virginia Spain Parrish and a daughter, Lisa Kaye Parrish. Mr. Parrish graduated from MCV School of Pharmacy in 1956. He served as an umpire and a coach with Chester Little League. He owned and operated Chester Drugs for 29 years. After his retirement in 1995, he was called by the Lord to pursue a ministry for feeding the poor. Mr. Parrish attended Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley A. Parrish; his children, Dr. Steven Parrish and his wife, Barbara; Kelly Smith and her husband, Christopher; and Tracy Robinson and her husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Jake Parrish, Carley and Hailey Smith, and Abby and Mason Robinson and his sisters, Sarah Curtis and Peggy Kelly. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the funeral home with Dr. Ray Haskett officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Missions Fund, P.O. Box 334 Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Shirley,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, and yet so happy to learn that Jack is finally with His beloved Ssavior. Jack was one of the most wonderful Christian men we have ever met. We met through one of the end times forums, and when Jack found out we are full time missionaries here in Ohio he immediately took us under his wing for our health concerns. He sent us tapes and supplements and never expected anything in return. I've never met such a generous person. He also supported our ministry financially. It was as if we had known him all our lives and yet we never got to meet face to face. What a Godly man he was and what an inspiration to so many! We can't wait to meet him in Glory, watch him receive his crowns, and hear the Lord tell him "Well done thou good and faithful servant."
God bless you Shirley. You must be a special as he was and we can't wait to meet you in Glory too! Perhaps soon!
Love in Christ,
Liz & Dennis Tracy
Children's Outreach Ministries
Toledo, Ohio
www.comkidsclub.com

Posted by: Dennis & Liz Tracy at July 9, 2009 11:39 PM

Dear Shirley and family, We were sorry to hear that Jack died. We have many fond memories of our children playing ball together. Guess the first time we met was when we moved here in l967 and we were introduced to Sam and Jack in the drug store. Jack always had time to talk to everyone no matter how busy he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this time. S;incerely, the Burton family.

Posted by: Bill & Betty Burton at July 2, 2009 05:46 PM

Dear Shirley:

I am so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. Jack and you were always so good to me during my time working for you at Chester Drugs. He always had a kind word for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by: Becky Southers Pratt at June 30, 2009 09:03 PM

Shirley and family,
Jack was my poster child for being "on fire" for the Lord". He always gave me so much hope and inspiration by doing God's will. His obedience to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit blessed us in so many ways especially when we had no food. He was a large part of this family's journey of faith to put all our trust in the Lord for everything. And who can ever forget one of Jack's big hugs! Those huge hugs were as big as his heart. Until we all meet again with our precious Lord Jesus.

Much Love,
The Stuarts

Posted by: Tommy, Cindy, Carter & Lydia at June 29, 2009 06:02 PM

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Parrish touched so many lives. I have so many memories of coming in with my mother sick and he always had a smile and get well wish for me. Your family is like family to me and my thoughts and prayers are with you even though I am far away. Sincerely,
Kay

Posted by: Kay Driggers Allen at June 29, 2009 10:28 AM