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Informational News of interest for the citizens in and around Wendell, North Carolina. Postings on this site are the property of Glenn Harris and cannot be copied without express written permission. Archives are listed at the bottom of the home page.Wednesday, April 29, 2009
John James Parish
| John James Parish | | |
 John James Parish, 86, passed away April 27, 2009 after a period of declining health. Jim was born in the Panama Canal Zone to James Hall and Ruth Whitley Parish. He graduated from Herbert Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, attended Severn Prep School, Severna Park, MD, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity, Lieutenant Commander Parish received his commission at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, in 1942. Jim served honorably in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. He served in WWII, The Korean War, the Cuban Quarantine, served aboard air craft carriers, cruisers, and was commander of a squadron of minesweepers. After retirement he and his family moved to Wendell and Jim joined his brother and father at Wendell Furniture Company for over forty years. Funeral service will be held at Wendell Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Greenmount Cemetery in Wendell immediately following the service. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha Greene Parish; son, James Riley Parish and wife, Lynda of Fayetteville; daughter, Marty Parish Greer and husband, Walter of Wendell; three granddaughters, Katharine Parish Woolsey and husband, Capt. Matt Woolsey of Enterprise, AL, Summer Louise Greer of Raleigh, and Megan Parish Greer of Raleigh; one great-grandchild, Grace Patterson Woolsey of Enterprise, AL. He is survived by his brother, William Walter Parish and wife Aileen and was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Parish Daniel. Jim was a member of Wendell Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The church has been an integral part of the Parish family for many years. He served as an Elder and Trustee and in many other capacities. His wisdom and measured intelligence in matters financial were highly valued by those who knew him. The family requests that memorials be made to the Living Endowment Fund at Wendell Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 427, Mattox St., Wendell, NC, 27591. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. | ||
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