Yates Parrish Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Yates Parrish Jr. of Edenton, North Carolina, who passed away on February 26, 2024 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Yates Parrish Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carey Yates Parrish, Sr. and Beulah Moore Parrish; his siblings, Katherine Mae Parrish, Ralph, Frank and Jimmie Parrish; and his children-in-law, Sue T. Parrish, Fred Clarke and Jimmy Barger.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Julia Harrell Parrish; his grandchildren, Bryant White (Kim), Bonnie Lee (Tommy), Susan Perry (Mike), Mary Joe Parrish, Bess Creswell (Michael), Jennifer Nelson, Kimberly Mauser (John), Carey Parrish IV (Rosanna), Jacob Barger (Megan) and Sarah Girbach (Joey); and his close friend Donna Spivey. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews.
Flowers are welcomed, or contributions in his memory may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 (online at https://mhc-oxford.org); or to a charity of one's choice.
