Doyne Parrish
July 11, 1933 - October 2, 2019
Doyne Parrish passed from this life at his home on Main Street in Rector, on October 2, 2019. He was born in Rector, July 11, 1933, and with the exception of his time spent in the military and short residences in Memphis and Fort Smith, he has been a lifelong resident of Rector. He was a Methodist in faith and a retired supervisor from Emerson Electric in Kennett, MO. Mr. Parrish was preceded in death by a his parents Carl and Edna Parrish, a brother Earl Parrish, and a sister Mary Blanche Parrish Mr. Parrish is survived by a son, Carl Doyne Parrish of Paragould, a daughter and son-in-law Joni and Kenny Sample of Germantown, TN, a granddaughter and grandson-in-law Mallory and Mitch Hall of Moundville, AL, and a grandson and granddaughter-in-law Jake and Courtney Sample of Decatur, GA, as well as many cousins, former co-workers, and friends. A celebration of his life will be conducted Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM followed by a graveside service at 1:30 PM at Woodland Heights Cemetery where he will be laid to rest by his beloved mother, father, and sister. All friends and family are invited to attend.
Doyne Parrish passed from this life at his home on Main Street in Rector, on October 2, 2019. He was born in Rector, July 11, 1933, and with the exception of his time spent in the military and short residences in Memphis and Fort Smith, he... View Obituary & Service Information