1931
Richard
2011
Richard Lewis Parrish, Sr.
October 2, 1931 — July 17, 2011
Richard Lewis Parrish, Sr., 79, of Cape Carteret, formerly of Raleigh, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home.
Richard had a lifelong passion for flying which began as a Civil Service test pilot during the Korean War. Upon his return home he opened Lewis’ Village with his father and later began N.C. Steel, Incorporated with his wife Hazel. They continued to build the family businesses through the success of South Raleigh Aviation.
He was a Thirty Third Degree Scottish Rite Mason and later to become a Shriner. Parrish was a compassionate man through his devout service to the Shriner’s Amran Temple in Wake County.
His loves in life were his family, working alongside his employees and the cockpit of an airplane. He was happy on the water and in the kitchen but most of all his greatest pleasure were his friends.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Hazel Campbell Parrish, his sister Roselyn Ellington, his brother Ron Parrish, son Richard L. Parrish, Jr. and fiancé Merle Medlin, son Mark L. Parrish and wife Maria Parrish, daughter Teresa Parrish, daughter Michelle Parrish and husband Tony Lineberry, grandchildren Mark Andres Parrish and Logan and Worth Lineberry.
Funeral services will be held at Cape Carteret Baptist Church on Wednesday at 11:00 am. The family will be hosting a Celebration Luncheon immediately following the service at the home. A fly-by tribute will be given by W.F. Parker to commemorate his spirit.
There will also be services in Raleigh at Montlawn Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 am, followed by the interment and visitation with the family immediately following.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the numerous care providers and healthcare professionals throughout his professionals. The family members would also like to extend their appreciation to Stacy Hollaway, Sara Hawley, Robin Peters, Gayle Haskett, Donna Bennett and Cathy Nevis for their tireless efforts, immeasurable kindness and preservation of dignity while caring for Richard.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children 950 West Faris Road Greenville, South Carolina or the Western Carteret Fire and EMS 140 Sherwood Drive Cedar Point, North Carolina.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
Richard had a lifelong passion for flying which began as a Civil Service test pilot during the Korean War. Upon his return home he opened Lewis’ Village with his father and later began N.C. Steel, Incorporated with his wife Hazel. They continued to build the family businesses through the success of South Raleigh Aviation.
He was a Thirty Third Degree Scottish Rite Mason and later to become a Shriner. Parrish was a compassionate man through his devout service to the Shriner’s Amran Temple in Wake County.
His loves in life were his family, working alongside his employees and the cockpit of an airplane. He was happy on the water and in the kitchen but most of all his greatest pleasure were his friends.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Hazel Campbell Parrish, his sister Roselyn Ellington, his brother Ron Parrish, son Richard L. Parrish, Jr. and fiancé Merle Medlin, son Mark L. Parrish and wife Maria Parrish, daughter Teresa Parrish, daughter Michelle Parrish and husband Tony Lineberry, grandchildren Mark Andres Parrish and Logan and Worth Lineberry.
Funeral services will be held at Cape Carteret Baptist Church on Wednesday at 11:00 am. The family will be hosting a Celebration Luncheon immediately following the service at the home. A fly-by tribute will be given by W.F. Parker to commemorate his spirit.
There will also be services in Raleigh at Montlawn Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 am, followed by the interment and visitation with the family immediately following.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the numerous care providers and healthcare professionals throughout his professionals. The family members would also like to extend their appreciation to Stacy Hollaway, Sara Hawley, Robin Peters, Gayle Haskett, Donna Bennett and Cathy Nevis for their tireless efforts, immeasurable kindness and preservation of dignity while caring for Richard.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children 950 West Faris Road Greenville, South Carolina or the Western Carteret Fire and EMS 140 Sherwood Drive Cedar Point, North Carolina.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
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