Bobby Odene Parrish

Bobby Odene Parrish, 66, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Wednesday, August 22, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Llewellyn Cemetery in Mayodan.

Mr. Parrish was born February 7, 1946 in Rockingham County, son of the late Paul Lee and Grace Amos Parrish. He was a retiree of National Textiles. Bobby was a loving father and grandfather. He was an avid NASCAR fan and everyone knew his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt, Sr. He lived life to it's fullest. Bobby was a very giving man and left an impression on everyone he met. His smile was contagious. You couldn't help but smile along with him.

He is survived by his two daughters, Twila Williams and husband, Brian of Lawsonville and Amy Parrish of Eden; four grandchildren, Chelsea Roberts, Blake Williams, Abby Sharpe and LIzzy Sharpe; sisters, Mildred Leake of Eden, Pauline Pyrtle of Madison, Loretta Hickman and husband, Phillip of Stoneville, and Janice Whaley and husband, Don of North Wilkesboro; and brother, Jerry Parrish of Stoneville.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 1122 Virginia Street.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com