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1930 - 2009
 Roy LaVerne Parish Jr. age 78 of Greenville died at home with his family present early Sunday morning March 1, 2009. He was born in Charlotte MI on July 29, 1930 the son of Roy L. and Marjorie Root Parish. Roy was a graduate of Charlotte High School with the class of 1948 and was in manufacturing supervision during his working career retiring from Wolverine World Wide.
His love of his family was shared in his hobbies of fishing, camping and traveling. He was an expert in fly-fishing and enjoyed refinishing furniture and creating woodworking pieces and collecting antiques. In his youth he loved horseback riding and barrel racing.
He was married in Greenville on May 22, 1970 to Dixie R. Houghton Mahan. She survives along with their children; Rae Clise of Bath, Dean and Sandy and Parish of Charlotte, Pam and Stoney Redschweit of Lansing, Mary Parish of Kula Hawaii, Shane and Julia Mahan of California, Chris and Dione Mahan of Tampa FL, Roy L. Rory Parish III of Greenville, Mia Parish Cox of Belding, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his mother-in-law Frances Suremann of Greenville, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joan Parish of Hastings, Dorothy Parish of Grand Ledge, Steven and Brenda Davis of S. Daytona FL, Dorrine Camp of Edmore, Heidi Suremann of Sanford FL and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, step mother Vera Parish, brothers, Blake, Homer and George, sisters Madeline and Betty, daughter Deborah Suzanne Parish, and Dixies brother Roger Houghton in 2008.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 7, 2009 at 11:30 AM at Hurst Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Michigan or American Lung Association. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Cindy Berndt Howard
Saturday April 11, 2009 at
5:22 PM
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Dear Dixie,
I was sorry to hear about Roy's passing. God Bless you and the family. You all are in my prayers. Love, Cindy
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Ruth Eileen Berndt Raymer
Tuesday March 10, 2009 at
9:59 AM
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Dixie,
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing.
I lost Bob in 2007 and since remarried hence the name change.
We will be praying for you and the
family. God's peace can be yours if you just trust him. Your consellation is that you will meet again in heaven. God Bless you. Love ya, Eileen
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David Farrell
Thursday March 5, 2009 at
11:51 AM
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Hello Aunt Dixie,
I am sorry to hear about Roy's passing.I always enjoyed his company and could tell he was a wonderful man.I am very sorry for your loss.Love,David
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Mary Smith Garvelink
Wednesday March 4, 2009 at
5:36 PM
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In the late 1970's we purchased a chair which Roy had saved from the Greenville Odd Fellows Hall and a grandfather clock which Roy made...both were great works of art and are displayed in our Colorado Springs home. Even though we only met Roy and Dixie once we remember their smiles, can do attitudes and believe Roy was way too young to leave this earth. Our hearts and prayers go out to Dixie and their family. Blessings, Mary Smith Garvelink (formerly of Greenville) and John Garvelink of Colorado Springs, CO
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Ed and Joyce Finch
Wednesday March 4, 2009 at
4:30 PM
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Dear Dixie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the memories you cherish sustain you in this time of sorrow.
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Roy Parrish
Wednesday March 4, 2009 at
1:44 PM
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Dixie, Sorry to hear that Roy passed away and our prayers are for you and your family. Marvin and Janice Neitzel
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Clela Shults
Wednesday March 4, 2009 at
10:05 AM
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Dixie, even tho we knew how bad Roy has been it is sad to know he won't be at the class gatherings or fishing at the Thornapple river. Love you, Clela
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Jean Geesey
Wednesday March 4, 2009 at
8:38 AM
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Dixie,Sorry to hear of Roys death,God knows he is at rest,will be praying for you and your family. God Bless!Step-sister, Jean
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Gary
Tuesday March 3, 2009 at
10:51 PM
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Roy was always a loving and kind man, though he wasn't my father, he is what I wanted my father to be. A very special person who will be dearly missed.
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Rodney Farrell
Tuesday March 3, 2009 at
10:15 PM
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Dixie, my prayers for you and your family at the passing of Roy. Take care and God bless. Rodney
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Barb Ledger
Tuesday March 3, 2009 at
8:57 AM
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Dixie,
Not more than a week ago I was thinking about you and Roy and wondering how he was doing. What a shock to learn of his passing. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
God Bless.
Barb Ledger
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