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Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Rodney Ray Parish, Sr., age 66, of Flora, Illinois passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at his home in Flora.
Rodney was born August 15, 1947 in Effingham, Illinois to Merle Eugene and Eileen (Pearce) Parish. He married Anita Kay Cantrell on November 18, 1988 in Marion, Kentucky. Rodney did auto body work and car sales. He was very knowledgeable about classic cars and loved working with old cars and going to car shows. He also enjoyed his animals around the property.
Rodney is survived by his wife: Anita Parish of Flora; 3 children: Rodney “J.R.” Parish Jr. (wife Emily) of Xenia, Sandra Morales (husband Perry) of Pleasanton, Texas, Cecil Eugene “Buster” Parish of Flora; 3 step-children: Diane Vest (husband Ralph) of Johnsonville, Sandy Baker (husband Mike) of Keenes, Daphne Urbanski (husband Frank) of Xenia; 9 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (Gary Parish), and a sister (Diane Ewell).
The funeral service for Rodney Parish will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with visitation from 11a.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.
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Anita and family, we were so sorry to hear about Rod. Our heartfelt sympathies are with all of you.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the good memories help with comfort and peace during this time.
Anita and family, we are thinking of you at this time,may God's peace and love be with you .
So sorry for your loss! May God bless and keep you near.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Rod, prayers for your family
My deepest sympathy to you all. We will miss his sense of humor. My prayers are with you .
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
so sorry for your loss Rod was such a good friend to Ron. Will keep your family in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this man. He was a great part of my life, more than anyone will ever know. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family .
Saddened by the loss of Rodney, he was a long time friend and good man. He will be missed
ANITA - JUDIE AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF ROD. ROD WAS A GOOD MAN AND WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED HIM. WE HOPE THE GOOD MEMORIES OF HIM WILL BRING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PEACE AND COMFORT.
Buster, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Buster we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I very sorry to hear of your loss. May peace be with you all through good memories
Thoughts and prayers !! Worked with Rod at Prathers Auto Sales in Louisville, Illinois in the late 60's. Great person !!
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