John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Parrish; children Wesley Parrish, Debra Parrish, and John Parrish; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
John, a lifelong resident of Goodlettsville, TN, was born on May 18, 1938. After his retirement from the Ford Glass Plant in Nashville, he enjoyed tending to his farm and nurturing his active peach orchard. John was a man of the community and a reliable helping hand. He openly shared the produce from his farm and the love in his heart.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 20 at 10am at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, March 19 from 4-8pm and Wednesday, March 20 from 9-10am.
Gentlemen serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Jim Root, Charles Spencer, Errol Stiles, Don Sorey, Johnny Adcock, and Jim Scott.