Robert Lynn Parrish

Our beloved father Robert Lynn Parrish passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born in Hamilton, Texas on January 30, 1945. He graduated from High School in Flat, Texas in 1963 and enlisted in the Coast Guard.

He then pursued a college education in architecture school, then spent his life as an independent contractor.

He married his wife Brenda on July 12, 1971, and they lived in Gatesville, Texas where they raised their children, and he started his ministry. He was committed to his faith in the Lord and was unashamed and straight forward in witnessing for Jesus and his word. His faith and dedication to Christ inspired others and their journeys through life.

He is survived by his sons Bill Parrish of Hamilton, Anthony Parrish and wife Tracy of Hubbard, Randy Wallis and Wife Lisa of Georgetown, His daughters Mendie Parrish and spouse Aarron Galloway of Hamilton, Brandie Forrest and husband Clabe of Evant, and Christy Latouf of Waco; his sisters Ann Gilkey of Waco, Elaine Clark and husband Phil of Dallas; his eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his wife Brenda Parrish, his parents Roland Edgar and Montie Parrish, his brother Edgar Brooks Parrish, his sisters Lilly Octava Parrish and Betty Parrish and two great grandchildren Kaidyn Moore and Maysen Moore.