Birth Date: 12/24/1924
Deceased Date: 08/27/2017
Benson, NC: Mr. Berlon A. Parrish, age 92, of Benson died Sunday at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Lillington. Funeral Services will be at 3:00PM Wednesday at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church near Angier. Officiating will be Rev. Phil Bowden. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Parrish was born December 24, 1924 in Johnston County to the late Andrew V. and Ada Elizabeth Dorman Parrish. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Royaline Clayton, Vernon Parrish, Adna Parrish, Eston Parrish, Clelton Parrish, Mr. Parrish was a retired farmer and a US Army Veteran with the rank of corporal. He served our country during the Korean War in the 5th Army and was a member of Banner Post 109 American Legion.
Surviving are brother, Leron Parrish of Benson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 6:30PM until 8:30PM Tuesday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson and other times at the home of Leron Parrish 7524 Benson-Hardee Road Benson, NC 27504.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, 2150 Crawford Road, Coats, NC 27521.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.RoseandGraham.com
