Johnny Parrish

Johnny H. Parrish age 90, of Gulf Breeze passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. John was born November 24, 1923 in El Dorado, Arkansas and attended Jack School near Anadarko, OK. John graduated from Anadarko High School then served his country in WW II. Following his Army-Air Force stint, he re-entered Civil Service and in 1959 was transferred to Pensacola Naval Air Station. He and his bride, Bettye, made their home here, raised their daughter Jonna here, loved and enjoyed life here, and treasured their Florida friends like family while surrounded by the shimmer of the Gulf Shore waters. John retired from Civil Service after a 42 year career then enjoyed traveling, RVing with family and friends. John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Bettye Parrish, his daughter Jonna Stall, brother Richard Parrish, and his parents Tullie and Lucille Parrish. John is survived by his brothers, Alfred Parrish of Sacramento, CA, Cloyd Parrish and wife Judy of Claremore, OK, sister-in-law Lavada Parrish of Cordell, OK, son-in-law Bill Stall of Gainesville, FL, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. A time of visitation will be held at Rose Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 2 to 3:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM with Reverend Gerald Munday officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Missions Fund at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, 75 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561.