Chester “Nappy” Parrish, 67, of Kountze, died June 11, 2009 at his residence. Chester was born September 1, 1941 in Saratoga to Chester William and Wilma Ozelle (Smith) Parrish. Having lived most of his life in the Kountze area, he was a painter/sandblaster.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Parrish of Kountze; children, Jennifer Ann Langley of Westlake, Louisiana, Suzanna Dawn Parrish of Shreveport, Louisiana, Rachel Lee Parrish of Humble, Emma Marie Tullos of Huffman, Christopher Leon Parrish of Kountze, and Chasity Sue Choate of Kountze; brothers, Bill Parrish of Porter, Texas, Doug Parrish of LaGrange, Texas, and David Parrish of Wells, Texas; aunt, Marie Balducci of Sour Lake; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Paul Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of his family and friends will be Sunday, June 14, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made in Chester’s memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
