Phillip Parrish

December 25, 1948 - June 18, 2018

Mr. Phillip C. Parrish, age 69, husband of Faye Estes Parrish, and a resident of Culleoka, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 18, 2018 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Swango officiating. Phillip will be laid to rest next to his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bro. L.D. and Mary Etta Estes in Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Phillip was born on December 25, 1948 in the King’s Daughters Hospital in Maury County. He was the son of the late Robert Parrish and the late Elsie Martin Parrish. He was a graduate of Culleoka High School, was retired from the Columbia post office after twenty two years as a carrier, and worked as a volunteer at the Culleoka Fire Department. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church.

Phillip was proud to be a veteran of the United States Army earning many badges and awards including: the Silver Star, National Defense Service Medal, Pathfinder Badge, Air Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with six Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Service Star and two Bronze Service Stars, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, Expert Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle and Machine Gun Bars, and the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.

Phillip enjoyed woodworking and often built houses. He was a “duct tape technician” who believed duct tape could fix anything. He loved being on the water and especially enjoyed bow fishing. Most of all, Phillip loved his family, and had a very special place in his heart for his daughters. He loved spending time at the S&K Store in Culleoka discussing politics, bragging about his fishing accomplishments, and helping around the store. He mentored and helped anyone he could.

In addition to his wife, Faye Estes Parrish, he is survived by his daughters: Christy Parrish of Boston, MA, Kelley (Tony) Holder of Hohenwald, Joey (Stephen) Farmer of Nolensville, Sarah (B.J.) McCormick of Culleoka; brother: Art (Charlyle) Parrish of Florida; sisters: Sue (Phil) King of Knoxville, Carolyn (Buddy) Derryberry of Columbia; grandchildren: Santana LaRue, Mickey Prince, Cody Farmer, Will McCormick; great grandchildren: Addison Prince, Jack Prince, Kylie LaRue; sisters-in-law: Barbara (Monte) McCandless of Culleoka, Mary Davidson of Culleoka, Debbie (Chris) England of Columbia; and brother-in-law: Sidney (Patsy) Estes of Columbia.

Pallbearers will be: Bj McCormick, Stephen Farmer, Stephen Hanes, Nathan Davidson, Tony Holder, Mickey Prince, and Cody Farmer.

Honorary Pallbearers will include: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 128, Hurley Campbell, Armor and Barbara Thomas, Culleoka Firefighters, Men of Loyal Chapel, Charlie Hines, Girls at S & K, Fellow Postal Workers, Sidney Estes, Monte McCandless, Tim McCandless, Chris England, Phil King, and Buddy Derryberry.