Samuel Glen Parrish

Samuel Glenn Parrish, age 83, of Benson, NC, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Born on October 13, 1942 in Johnston County, Glenn was the son of Joseph Parrish and Pearl Johnson Parrish. He spent his life working hard and serving his family and friends when they needed a helping hand.

Glenn worked many jobs throughout his life. He was a salesman for ADP Dealer Services just as the computer age came upon our world. Most folks know him as the owner of Glenn’s Quick Mart at McGee’s Crossroads. He also had a successful wrecker business and a business selling old vehicle parts and other rarities. He enjoyed cutting and baling hay for many throughout the community. Glenn was known for his kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness. He was best known for wearing a cowboy hat everywhere he went. He enjoyed riding horses, raising money for the tractor club, helping people with small projects, visiting shut ins, riding in the Mule Day parade, and most of all, Bluegrass music. If the Grill on the Hill was open on Tuesday nights, he was there to hear the music thanks to his good friend, Ms. Joyce, who provided transportation. Glenn was a man of faith and he attended Soma Church in Four Oaks, NC.

Glenn is survived by his children: Tanya Parrish Betts and husband, Scott Betts of Middlesex, NC; Brian Parrish and wife, Kim Parrish of Garner, NC; grandchildren: Kyle Betts and wife, Hanna; Donny Betts and wife, Patty; and Josie Parrish; great-grandchildren: Rosanna Betts, and 2 on the way. His sister, Betty Lou West and husband, Kenneth West of Raleigh, NC and His brother, Charles LeRoy Parrish of Hertford, NC.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents.

Those who knew Glenn will remember him for his blue cowboy hat, his helpful attitude and his love for driving old vehicles. His presence and tender heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held on July 12th at 3pm at West & Dunn funeral home in Benson, NC. Pastor Scott Betts will be presiding over the service. The family will receive friends before the service at 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Johnston UNC Health Hospital staff for their compassionate care and support for Glenn and his family during the last week of Glenn’s life.

“The time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬b-7‬ ‭ESV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Dunn Funeral Home of Benson is honored to serve the family of Mr. Samuel Glenn Parrish.