Stephen Parrish Obituary

Stephen Frederick Parrish

August 15, 1955 － February 10, 2024

Courtland － Stephen Frederick Parrish, 68, passed away on February 10, 2024 Richmond VA Medical Center.  Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Frank Roland Parrish and Kathryn Payne Parrish.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Franklin Roland Parrish, Jr. and a brother-in-law, Perry Cole.

Stephen was a Navy veteran and an automobile paint technician for R. J.’s Auto Body.  He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

He is survived by four daughters, Angela P. Baynard (Michael), Christina P. Baynard (Melvin), Merissa P. Ward (Shaun), and Catherine P. Beebe (Justin); two sons, John Justice (Jamie) and Stephen Parrish (Megan); two sisters, Kay P. Grovestee (Lon) and Ann P. Cole; two brothers, John M. Parrish (Phyllis) and Tim B. Parrish (Mary); 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Friday, February 16, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Wallace officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Murfreesboro, NC.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, 757-410-9703 or cpcfriends.org.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 13, 2024.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Stephen-Parrish
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/stephen-parrish-obituary?id=54356207

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary:

Stephen Frederick Parrish, 68, of Franklin, passed away on 10 February 2024. He was a Navy veteran and auto paint technician. Survived by 4 daughters, 2 sons, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:

Funeral Service with Military Honors held on 16 February 2024 at Wright Funeral Home. Pastor Chris Wallace officiated. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, Murfreesboro, NC.

## The Edited Obituary

Stephen Frederick Parrish, 68, passed away on 10 February 2024 at the Richmond VA Medical Center. Born and raised in Franklin, he was the son of the late Frank Roland Parrish and Kathryn Payne Parrish. He was predeceased by his brother, Franklin Roland Parrish Jr. and brother-in-law, Perry Cole.

Stephen was a Navy veteran and an automobile paint technician for R.J.'s Auto Body. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He is survived by four daughters, Angela P. Baynard (Michael), Christina P. Baynard (Melvin), Merissa P. Ward (Shaun), and Catherine P. Beebe (Justin); two sons, John Justice (Jamie) and Stephen Parrish (Megan); two sisters, Kay P. Grovestee (Lon) and Ann P. Cole; two brothers, John M. Parrish (Phyllis) and Tim B. Parrish (Mary); 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Stephen Frederick Parrish      |
|---------|--------------------------------|
| Age     | 68 years                       |
| Birth   | 15 August 1955; Franklin       |
| Death   | 10 February 2024; Richmond, VA |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                        | Relationship               | Residence.                     |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Stephen Frederick Parrish   | Decedent                   | Franklin                       |
| Frank Roland Parrish        | Parent                     | Unknown                        |
| Kathryn Payne Parrish       | Parent                     | Unknown                        |
| Franklin Roland Parrish Jr. | Predeceased Sibling        | --                             |
| Angela P. Baynard           | Child                      | Unknown                        |
| Christina P. Baynard        | Child                      | Unknown                        |
| Merissa P. Ward             | Child                      | Unknown                        |
| Catherine P. Beebe          | Child                      | Unknown                        |
| John Justice                | Child                      | Unknown                        |
| Stephen Parrish             | Child                      | Unknown                        |
| Kay P. Grovestee            | Sibling                    | Unknown                        |
| Ann P. Cole                 | Sibling                    | Unknown                        |
| John M. Parrish             | Sibling                    | Unknown                        |
| Tim B. Parrish              | Sibling                    | Unknown                        |
| Perry Cole                  | Predeceased Sibling-in-law | --                             |
| Michael Baynard             | Spouse of Child            | Unknown                        |
| Melvin Baynard              | Spouse of Child            | Unknown                        |
| Shaun Ward                  | Spouse of Child            | Unknown                        |
| Justin Beebe                | Spouse of Child            | Unknown                        |
| Jamie Justice               | Spouse of Child            | Unknown                        |
| Megan Parrish               | Spouse of Child            | Unknown                        |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Stephen Frederick Parrish was a Navy veteran.
2. He was an automobile paint technician for R.J.'s Auto Body.
3. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.