Charlie W. Parrish

Charlie W. Parrish, 76, of 2501 Peach Orchard Rd in Axton, passed away early Friday morning, March 23, 2012 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 26, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the family cemetery.

Mr. Parrish was born July 5, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA, son of the late Lloyd T. and Martha K. Ferrell Parrish. He atended Souls Harbor Holiness Church. He was a carpenter and retiree of Piedmont Glass.

He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Stout and husband, Darrell of Cascade, VA; sister, Nannie Pyrtle of Axton, VA; brother Clifton Parrish of Danville, VA; two grandchildren, Kenny and Charles Warren; three great-grandchildren, Aidan, Jordan and Edwynn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Parrish was "Pa" to numerous children of the neighborhood.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Nichols Parrish; and son, Charles Terry Parrish.

There is no formal visitation, however, the family is receiving guests at the residence.

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