Born August 28, 1945, in Gatesville to Jakie & Mildred Parrish. He graduated from Gatesville High School. He volunteered to work in Vietnam for Bell Helicopter. He was a business owner and rancher for many years but his favorite pastime was trapping hogs. He also loved spending time hunting and fishing with his family. Tom was very proud of all of his grandchild and his great grand daughter. He was always bragging about each of their accomplishments. He was very fortunate to be able to see his Grandson Cason play in the Little League World Series and his son Clay Coach the team this past summer in Bridgeport, PA.
Tom is survived by his wife Linda Neie Parrish of 51 years, children Jason & wife Stacey
Parrish, Mindy & husband Duane Jenkins, Clay and wife Kayla Parrish. Grandchildren Sara & husband Cody Price, Luke Parrish, Autumn Jenkins, Cason & Kinslee Parrish, Great Grand Daughter Piper Price. Sisters Martha Ann Zim, Becky Lackey and sister-in-law Virginia Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother June Parrish.