Herman L. Parrish, Sr.

Mr. Herman L. Parrish Sr., 62, of Skipwith, VA entered eternal rest Sunday, April 14, 2013. Mr. Parrish was born in Farmville, VA October 9, 1950 to the late William and Syrene Harris Parrish. He received his education in the Mecklenburg County Public Schools and was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Williams Grove Baptist Church, Chase City, VA where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Parrish was employed by Verizon Communication for 30 years prior to retiring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Jones and Marion Parrish and one brother, Charles Parrish, Sr. Cherishing his memories are his wife, Catherine of Skipwith, VA; two children, Herman Leslie Parrish, Jr. (Dayna) of Richmond, VA and Kelli Karine Parrish of Marietta, GA; one step-son, Michael Goode (Sandra); four grandchildren, Toy Sparkle Parrish, Dominique Latrice Parrish, Dayja Monai Parrish and Dayman Karl Parrish; two brothers, William Parrish, Jr. (Ella) and Arthur Parrish; devoted sister-in-law, Irene Parrish and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends. Funeral services for Mr. Herman L. Parrish Sr. will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Williams Grove Baptist Church, Chase City, VA with Rev. Melvin J. Palmer, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Herman Parrish, Sr.  Grandchildren College Education Fund, 3101 Stony Valley Drive, Richmond, VA 23223. Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA. Service 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 Williams Grove Baptist Church Chase City, Virginia Public Viewing Friday, 10:00 A.M. until 7 :00 P.M.