Lawrence "Larry" Allen Parrish

Lawrence "Larry" Parrish, 87, of Springfield, died at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born January 30, 1926 in Athens, the son of James Francis and Edna Jane Clemens Parrish. He married Betty O'Brien on April 25, 1947 in Jacksonville, IL; she preceded him in death on April 19, 2008. Larry was a 1944 graduate of Athens High School, had worked in management and retired in 1991 after 44 years. He attended Westside Christian Church and TNT, the adult bible fellowship class. He served in the Army during WW II and was in the South Pacific in occupied Japan. He loved ballroom dancing, fishing, the St. Louis Cardinals, but most of all spending time with his family. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald Parrish; and a sister, Marjorie Jordan. He is survived by two daughters, Linda (husband, Dennis) Johnson, and Denise (husband, David) Baumberger of Decatur; one son, Jeff (wife, Angela) Parrish of Springfield; eight grandchildren, Mitchell (wife, Rene) Johnson, Dustin (wife, Stacy) Johnson, Grant Johnson, Jill (husband, Derek) Naylor, Brooke (husband, Adam) Hunt, Clark Baumberger, Damon Parrish, and John Parrish; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Johnson, Parker Johnson, and Zoey Johnson; one niece; and one nephew. The family would like to thank Larry's daughter-in-law, Angela, for the kindness, patience, and care she has provided to Larry over the years as his caregiver. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 10:3011:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Harney officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, Springfield, IL 62702.