Mr. Robert Eugene Parrish, age 75, of Sparta, passed away Monday, April 2nd. Mr. Parrish was born in Sparta on February 3, 1937, the son of the late William and Annie Nacomas Brady Parrish. He worked for Tennessee Dept. of Transportaion in White County.

According to Mr. Parrish's wishes, private graveside services were held at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery, on Monday April 2, 2012.

Surviving family members include:
daughter - Jennifer Gail Hall and husband Larry of Sparta
3 sons - Robert Emmitt Parrish of Sparta
Gary Wayne Parrish and wife Brenda of Sparta
Jeff Curtis Parrish and wife Lorene of Sparta
special friend - Helen Poston of Sparta
sister - Rose Marie Kirk of Cookeville
brother - Artie Cecil Parrish of Sparta
Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.

In addition to his parents, Mr Parrish was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Mrs Clata Parrish, one sister Gladys Winnett and four brothers Elbert, Otis, Edward and James Parrish.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.