J R (Jake) Parrish

J R (JAKE) PARRISH

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 1, 1932 the son of the late Chester and Vosta Blakney Parrish.

Mr. Parrish served his country in the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Jake's Truck Stop in Counce, Tennessee and he also had worked for Corinth and Counce Railroad for 15 years. Mr. Parrish was a member of Counce First Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing.

He departed this life on July 27, 2014 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 26 days.

Mr. Parrish is survived by his children, Randy Parrish of Counce, Tennessee and Dedra Flynn of League City, Texas.

two grandchildren, Makena Parrish and Raines Parrish

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Karrey Parrish and two brothers, Horace and Lester (Pete) Parrish