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1. James Forrester Parrott was born on 3 Feb 1830 in Virginia and died on 6 May 1868 in Rock Springs, Overton Co., Tennessee at age 38.

General Notes: 1st Sgt. James Foster (sic) PARROTT, Co. H., 28th Tennessee Regiment.

Family information in Parrott Talk VIII(1):16, May 1980
Biography from Parrott Talk VIII(4):3, Feb 1981

See copies of his letters in Parrott Talk VIII(4) Feb 1891. Familyis listed on p 12. The following is from Parrott Talk 9:145, 1991:

"Some time during the 1830's a little boy named James Parrott was travelling with the westward movement in a covered wagon with his mother and seven brothers and sisters as they passed through the Cumberland Mountain area of east Tennessee. His father had died the previous year.

"The mother and eight children spent the night on the Thompson farm. Before leaving the following day, it was discovered that the Iittle boy, James, had broken out with measles. Since she could not take him in the wagon train, she left James with Farmer Thompson promising to come back and get him later. She apparently died along the way and the little boy was left to be raised by the Thompson family.

James Parrott was a 1st Sergeant in the Civil War for the South, enlisting at McMinnville, Tennessee on November 27, 1862, for a three year term. He was wounded at the Battle of Franklin, while fighting with the 28th Tennessee Regiment, Company H. He was captured by the Northern Soldiers on November 30, 1864, and was taken to the #1 USA General Hospital in Nashville for treatment where Union doctors amputated his leg on December 28, 1864. He was then transferred to the Union Prison in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 6, 1865, and was discharged after taking the Oath of Allegiance on June 16, 1865. He died at age 38, in 1868."

From: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnoverto/docs/CivilWarLettersParrott.html

"After the war, Mr. Parrott was murdered on his own property in 1868. He was buried at the Officer Cemetery in Overton County."

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DNA testing makes it almost certain that James was a Doss by birth. How he came to acquire the Parrott surname is a matter of some speculation, but the inference has been that it has to do with the Parrott family living in Overton county at the time.

There is an alternative explanation, for which the following wills are of interest. The names that stand out are Benjamin Cannifax and John Parrott:

Last Will & Testament of James Doss, Sr.
"Abstracts of Pittsylvania Co., VA Wills 1767-1820" Page 420-421

Will Written: 21 May 1796
Will Probated: 18 Jul 1796

Being weak in body but of sound mind and of memory, appoint my friends Benjamin Cannifax and Nathan Turman, Sr., executors.

To James Doss, Ambrose Doss, and Delila Paley(?) twenty shillings at the death of my beloved wife Anne Doss.

To my son John Doss his bond I took in from Robert McCoy on his behalf.

To Rachel Right a cow in her possession.

To my daughter Mary Vest a cow.

The land is to be sold by the executors and they are to purchase 100 acres which I lend my wife during her natural life and at her decease to my son Samuel Doss.

The balance of money from the sale of my land to be used to purchase a negro for the use of my wife.

My wife is to have the use of any other part of my estate during her lifetime. Then at her decease to be divided between the following children: Anne Doss, Agnes Doss, Fanny Doss, Samuel Doss, Edy Doss and Sarah Doss.

James (X) Doss, Sr.

Witnesses: Benjamin Cannifax, Elizabeth (X) Cannifax, John Parrott.

Benjamin Cannifax security for the executors.

(TerryJDoss originally shared this on ancestry on 13 Nov 2011; http://person.ancestry.com/tree/1493480/person/-1664221961/gallery)

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Book 9, p 494. 10 August 1793 Will of Curtis Parrott. Wife: Ann, my hole estate during her life or widowhood and after her decease or marriage - all to be sold and divided amongst my children, except that to my son, John Parrott and grandson Tyre Parrott - the land I now live on. To Son John Parrott the land I now live on from the lower end up the river to the mouth of Spring Branch - all above to grandson, Tyre Parrott. All lands I possess in Louisa County to be sold and equally divided amongst all my children. If grandson die before coming of age then his part to go to son John Parrott. Signed: Curtis Parrott. Witnesses: James Bill (X), Benja. Cannifax (X), Jesse Boe, William Neighbours. Probated: 20 January 1794. Proved by oaths of two witnesses.

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James married Mahala Ann Bowman on 31 Dec 1854. Mahala was born on 2 Apr 1834 in Tennessee and died on 7 Nov 1908 in Tennessee at age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. William W. Parrott was born on 29 Oct 1855 and died on 16 Sep 1856. He had no known marriage and no known children.

+ 3 M    ii. John Calvin Parrott was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Tennessee and died on 27 Nov 1945 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 87.

+ 4 M    iii. Thomas Carroll Parrott was born on 20 Jul 1860 in Tennessee and died on 22 Jul 1935 in Putnam Co., Tennesse at age 75.

   5 M    iv. Robert F. Parrott was born on 5 Nov 1862 and died on 12 Jul 1885 at age 22.

   6 F    v. Martha Leetty Elizabeth Parrott .

   7 M    vi. Palo Franklin Parrott was born on 1 May 1872 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 27 Nov 1943 in Muskogee Co., Oklahoma at age 71.

General Notes: From Parrott Talk IX:81

I will answer your letter and will explain Palo Franklin Parrott. He was born May 7, 1872. I have learned from an older cousin that he was just a half brother to the rest of the children. She tells me that he was a Speck, but he went by the name of Parrott.

3. John Calvin Parrott (James Forrester¹) was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Tennessee and died on 27 Nov 1945 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 87.

John married Fannie F. Henry. Fannie was born on 17 Aug 1872 in Tennessee and died on 15 Aug 1948 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

   8 F    i. Martha L. Parrott was born on 13 Mar 1893.

+ 9 M    ii. Oscar Richardson Parrott was born on 5 Jan 1895 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 12 Mar 1970 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 75.

+ 10 M    iii. Robert Taylor Parrott was born on 11 Mar 1897 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Jun 1978 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 81.

   11 F    iv. Lizzie May Parrott was born on 22 Mar 1899 in Putnam Co., Tennesse.

+ 12 M    v. William T. Parrott was born on 26 Feb 1903 in Putnam Co., Tennesse.

   13 F    vi. Nola Ann Parrott was born on 20 Nov 1903.

   14 F    vii. Perlie Grace Parrott was born on 27 Aug 1905.

   15 F    viii. Dazy Vantilla Parrott was born on 8 Aug 1907.

+ 16 M    ix. Rev John Edward "Buster" Parrott was born on 26 Mar 1910 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died in Apr 1984 in Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee at age 74.

+ 17 M    x. Paul Justin Parrott was born on 2 Jul 1913 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 23 Sep 1990 in Putnam Co., Tennesse at age 77.

   18 F    xi. Eva Lucille Parrott was born on 25 Feb 1917 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 22 Sep 2000 at age 83.

General Notes: Unsourced obituary posted on Find a Grave:

EVA LUCILLE WILSON
Eva Lucille Wilson, 83, of Monterey, TN, passed away Sept. 22, 2000, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 24 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Campground Cemetery in Fentress County, TN. The Rev. Gerrald R. Bland, the Rev. Barry Purser and the Rev. DeWitt Sampley officiated.

Mrs. Wilson was born Feb. 25, 1917, in Monterey, the daughter of John Calvin and Fannie Henry Parrott.

She was a longtime employee of the Monterey Hosiery Mill, and with her husband, the late Dave Wilson, she owned and operated Wilson Grocery in Monterey. She was a member of Monterey First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Mary Wilson of Monterey; grandchildren, Tony and Scott Conner of Cookeville, TN, and Robin and Kevin Jacobs of Gallatin, TN; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Conner and Noah Jacobs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Fannie Parrott; her husband, Dave Wilson; a daughter, Myrna Joan Wilson; and five brothers, Paul Parrott, Bob Parrott, Oscar Parrott, the Rev. Bill Parrott and the Rev. J.E. "Buster" Parrott.

Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva married Dave Wilson. Dave was born on 22 Oct 1914 and died on 30 Nov 1997 in Tennessee at age 83.

4. Thomas Carroll Parrott (James Forrester¹) was born on 20 Jul 1860 in Tennessee and died on 22 Jul 1935 in Putnam Co., Tennesse at age 75.

General Notes: Posted on Find a Grave:

Putnam Herald August 1, 1935

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Nazarene Church for Thomas Parrott who died at his home here last Monday afternoon after a lingering illness. He was a member of one of the old and well known families of Putnam county.

He leaves his widow, Mrs Samantha Parrott; 2 sons, W O, San Antonio, Texas; Rev Alonzo Parrott, Springfield, Ill., a minister of the Church of the Nazarene; one
daughter, Mrs Mary Lou Morgan, Crossville.

Burial was in Shady Grove cemetery.

Thomas married Samantha Ann Hollaway. Samantha was born on 8 May 1870 in Tennessee and died on 7 Dec 1949 in Putnam Co., Tennesse at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 19 M    i. William Ottaway Parrett was born on 21 Apr 1887 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 18 Aug 1982 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 95.

+ 20 M    ii. Rev. Alonzo Leslie Parrott Sr. was born on 20 May 1891 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died in Jan 1976 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee Co., Illinois at age 84.

   21 M    iii. Joe Miller Parrott was born on 27 Mar 1894 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 10 Jul 1906 in Putnam Co., Tennesse at age 12. He had no known marriage and no known children.

   22 F    iv. Mary Lou Parrott was born in 1903 in Putnam Co., Tennesse.

Mary married Morgan.

   23 F    v. Edna L. Parrott was born in 1905 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 25 Dec 1911 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 6.

9. Oscar Richardson Parrott (John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 5 Jan 1895 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 12 Mar 1970 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 75.

General Notes: Oscar R Parrot,
75 years 2 months 7 days of age at his passing,
was born 05 January 1895 to the late John C. Parrott and Fannie Parrott, nee Henry.

He passed away on 12 March 1970.

Mr. Parrott was a Private in the U.S. Army during World War I.

He lies at rest in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens, near Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee.
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Crossville Chronicle March 19, 1970

Funeral services for Oscar R Parrott, 75, were held Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Monterey, with burial at Sand Springs Memorial Gardens.

He died last Thursday at the Monterey hospital following a short illness. He was a resident of Monterey.

He held membership in the Masons and Order of the Eastern Star and was a World War I veteran.

Survivors are 3 children: Mrs James Williford, Jonesboro, Ark; Mrs Lucien Chipman, Memphis; Charles R Parrott, Medina, Tn; sister Mrs Dave Wilson, Monterey; 3 brothers, Paul, Monterey; Rev Buster, Mayland; Bob, Cookeville.

Oscar married someone.

10. Robert Taylor Parrott (John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 11 Mar 1897 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Jun 1978 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 81.

Robert married Delma A. Adams. Delma was born on 9 Sep 1900 and died on 20 Nov 1977 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

   24 M    i. Robert Taylor Parrott Jr. was born in 1922 in Tennessee and died on 18 Dec 1944 in West Pacific at age 22. He had no known marriage and no known children.

General Notes: Machinist's Mate, Second Class, U.S. Navy

Service # 6401719

United States Naval Reserve. Lost at sea when the USS Hull went down during Typhoon Cobra, 202 lives lost.

Entered the Service from: Tennessee
Died: 18-Dec-44
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
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Posted on Find a Grave:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parrott, of Stephens Street, Cookeville, received a message Sunday from the Navy
Department stating that their son, Robert Parrott, MM was missing in the West Pacific theatre of war some time in December.

He enlisted in the Navy January 20, 1942, and received his basic training in San Diego, CA. He had two and one half years of sea duty. He participated in eight major conflicts. He was 20 years old, and attended the Cookeville City School and Junior High School before enlisting. He was home on leave from September 18 to October 5, 1944.

   25 F    ii. Pauline Isabell Parrott was born on 21 Nov 1925 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 29 Sep 1926 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee. {FGID: 57076752}

   26 F    iii. Alma Ruth Parrott was born on 12 Feb 1927 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Jan 2005 in Tennessee at age 77. {FGID: 61605159}

Alma married Jessie B. White. Jessie was born on 5 Sep 1922 and died on 14 Jun 1993 at age 70. {FGID: 61605080}

   27 F    iv. Virginia Blanche Parrott was born on 10 Apr 1929 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Nov 2007 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 78. {FGID: 57992080}

General Notes: COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Virginia Blanche Parrott West, 78, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville.

Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 5-8 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Mrs. West died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.

She was born April 10, 1929, in Cookeville to the late Robert T. and Delma A. Adams Parrott.

Mrs. West was a charter member of Stevens Street Baptist Church. She was also the owner of Parrott's Fabric Shop in Cookeville.

Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Joe Peyton of Birmingham, Ala.; a daughter-in-law, Tamara West of Cookeville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Aline Herron of Cookeville and Lucille and Don Lofty of Cleveland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Dean Parrott of Cullman, Ala., and Roy and Mary Sue Parrott of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandsons, Andrew Peyton and wife Mandy of Decatur, Ala., Stewart Swartz and wife Vicky of Hilham and Scott Swartz and wife Jamie of Cookeville; two granddaughters, Carrie Gilmore and husband Joshua of Birmingham and Michelle Bowick and husband Charles of Cookeville; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil D. West; a son, Vernon West; a sister, Ruth White; and two brothers, Robert Jr. and John Ralph Parrett.

Pallbearers will be family members. Dr. Jimmy Arms and Bro. Tim Frank will officiate the services.

Herald-Citizen, November 27, 2007

Virginia married Arvil Dee West. Arvil was born on 1 Oct 1921 and died on 21 Jan 1969 at age 47. {FGID: 63165799}

   28 M    v. Roy Parrott was born in 1931 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee.

   29 F    vi. Edna Lucille Parrott was born on 5 Dec 1932 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 12 Jun 2021 in Florida at age 88. {FGID: 228513729}

General Notes: Lucille Lofty 88, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 5, 1932 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Robert and Delma Parrott. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don Lofty, her siblings, Robert Parrott, Jr., Ralph Parrott, Blanche West, Ruth White and Roy Parrott. She and her husband opened their home to many people through the years. She has many that she referred to as "adopted children." Lucille loved the Lord and loved her family. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann Martin; sister, Aline Herron; brother Ray Parrott (Deane); grandson, Josh Martin (Lauren); granddaughter, Bethany Davis (Trey);great grandchild, Oliver Martin. Funeral will be Friday, June 18, 2021 at Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Burningtree Cemetery. Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.

https://www.hartselleheritagefh.com/obituary/lucille-lofty

Edna married Donald Wesley Lofty on 18 Dec 1954 in Putnam Co., Tennesse. Donald was born on 27 Oct 1931 and died on 19 May 2008 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee at age 76. {FGID: 68316401}

+ 30 M    vii. Ray Douglas Parrott was born on 3 Jan 1936 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 9 Dec 2021 in Alabama at age 85.

+ 31 M    viii. John Ralph Parrett was born on 3 Oct 1939 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 16 Mar 2007 in Tennessee at age 67.

12. William T. Parrott (John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 26 Feb 1903 in Putnam Co., Tennesse.

William married Nancy. Nancy was born in 1908 in Tennessee.

16. Rev John Edward "Buster" Parrott (John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 26 Mar 1910 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died in Apr 1984 in Crossville, Cumberland Co., Tennessee at age 74.

John married Hazel Ward. Hazel was born on 10 May 1918 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 10 Jan 2011 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 92.

General Notes: Unsourced obituary posted on Find a Grave:

Hazel Parrott Lee
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Parrott Lee, 92, of Cookeville and formerly of Cumberland County, will be held Thursday, January 13 at 1 p.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Dr. Jimmy Arms and Rev. Steve Thorton officiating. Interment will follow in Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville.

Mrs. Lee went to be with her Lord and Saviour Monday afternoon, January 10, 2011 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 10, 1918 in Putnam County, TN to the late John and Lula Willeford Ward.

Mrs. Lee was a former member Caney Fork Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for a number of years. She is presently a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church where she attended regularly until her health prevented her from doing so.

Mrs. Lee was a graduate of Algood High School and she received her B S in Education from Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in 1954. She was a retired teacher with the Cumberland County School System with over 37 years of service.

She was a member of the Cumberland County Retired Teachers Association, Tennessee Education Association and a former member of Kappa Delta Pi of Tennessee Tech University.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Rev. J.E. (Buster) Parrott and Rev. Robert E. Lee and fourteen brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Lee is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Gina Parrott of Knoxville; two granddaughters, Rhonda Parrott of Cookeville and Aimee Spence and husband, Ray of Memphis, TN; two great grandsons, Cameron Spence and Aiden Spence of Memphis; three stepchildren, William B. Lee and wife Jane and children of Houston, TX; Beverly Lee Lewis of Stuart, FL; Rebecca Lee Ingram and husband Kent and children of Knoxville, TN; special care giver, Peggie Parrott; a sister-in-law, Helen Ward both of Cookeville and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Lee's family will receive friends Thursday 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Terry Wilson, Reggie Hall, Horace Hall, Bob Parrott, Ken Parrott, Joe Parrott and Jack Parrott.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stevens Street Baptist Church, 327 W. Stevens St., Cookeville, TN 38501 or Lighthouse Christian Camp, 205 Serenity Place, Smithville, TN 37166.

17. Paul Justin Parrott (John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 2 Jul 1913 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 23 Sep 1990 in Putnam Co., Tennesse at age 77.

Paul married Nanny Pearl Roberson. Nanny was born on 11 Feb 1918 in Fentress Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Feb 1999 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 80.

General Notes: Unsourced obituary posted on Find a Grave:

MONTEREY -- Funeral services for Nannie Pearl Parrott, 80, of Monterey, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Whittaker Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Parrott died on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at her home, following an extended illness.

She was born on Feb. 11, 1918, in Fentress County to the late Tucker and Mary Jane McCloud Robinson. Mrs. Parrott was a nurse for many years at Monterey Hospital, until the hospital closed in 1972. She then finished her nursing career at Cookeville Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Parrott was an active member of Monterey First Baptist Church until her illness.

Her family includes seven sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Charlene Parrott, Jack and Peggy Parrott, Kenneth and Wanda Parrott, Joe and Betty Parrott, Dan and Glenda Parrott, and Bob and Sharon Parrott, all of Monterey, and Jim and Sue Parrott of Tracy City; two sisters, Thelma Jernigan and Deal Wilcox, both of Monterey; a brother, Roy Roberson of Cookeville; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Parrott; and two sisters, Helen Ford and Barbara Phillips.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Parrott's sons.

Revs. Gerrald R. Bland and Dewitt Sampley will officiate at the services.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 32 M    i. Billy E. Parrott was born on 21 Feb 1938 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 9 Sep 2007 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 69.

+ 33 M    ii. Jackie Paul Parrott was born on 27 Oct 1940 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 30 Oct 2015 in Rockwood, Roane Co., Tennessee at age 75.

+ 34 M    iii. Kenneth G. Parrott was born on 20 Apr 1944 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jul 2018 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 74.

+ 35 M    iv. Joe L. Parrott was born on 10 Nov 1946 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 17 May 2018 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee at age 71.

19. William Ottaway Parrett (Thomas Carroll², James Forrester¹) was born on 21 Apr 1887 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 18 Aug 1982 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 95.

William married Mary Estelle Rowland. Mary was born on 18 Jul 1890 in Tennessee and died on 16 Sep 1983 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 93.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 36 M    i. Thomas Roland Parrett was born on 20 Dec 1910 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 10 Mar 2004 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 93.

+ 37 M    ii. Arnold Alonzo Parrett was born on 16 Apr 1913 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 13 Feb 2003 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carollna at age 89.

   38 M    iii. Charles Parrett was born in 1919 in Putnam Co., Tennesse.

20. Rev. Alonzo Leslie Parrott Sr. (Thomas Carroll², James Forrester¹) was born on 20 May 1891 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died in Jan 1976 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee Co., Illinois at age 84.

Alonzo married Lucille E. Elliott. Lucille was born on 4 Jul 1891 in Tennessee and died on 26 Mar 1983 in Hennepin Co., Minnesota at age 91.

Children from this marriage were:

   39 F    i. Lorene E. Parrott was born on 15 Dec 1916 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee and died on 15 May 2010 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee Co., Illinois at age 93.

General Notes: http://funeralquestions.com/obits/schreffler/memorial.asp?listing_id=154807

Lorene E. Perry
Born: December 15, 1916
Died: May 15, 2010
Services: A funeral service will be Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 1:30p.m. at College Church of the Nazarene in Bourbonnais IL. Dr. John C. Bowling will officiate.

Visitation: A gathering time for family and friends will be Tuesday from 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m. May 18, 2010 at College Church of the Nazarene in Bourbonnais IL.

Lorene Elliott Perry, 93, of Kankakee IL. passed away at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee IL. May 15, 2010. She was born in Nashville, TN. December 15, 1916 to A.L. and Lucille (Elliott) Parrott. Lorene married Dr. Ralph E. Perry August 24, 1939 in Olivet IL. Dr. Perry passed away July 4, 1975. Lorene worked as a private piano teacher for 60 years retiring in 2000. She was a charter member of College Church of the Nazarene where her father was one of the original founders and pastor's of the church.

Lorene is survived by one daughter Donna and David Spittal of Central, S.C., two sons Douglas and Sheila Perry of Bourbonnais, IL. and Donald and Karen Perry of Naperville, IL., three grandsons, Todd and Angela Spittal of St. Louis, IL., Ryan and Jennifer Spittal of Bourbonnais IL., and John and Monique Perry of Bourbonnais IL., along with one granddaughter, Lauren and Ryan McClymonds of Bourbonnais IL. She is also survived by six great grandchildren and one brother John C. and Wilma Parrott of Mineapolis MN. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband and one brother Dr. Leslie Parrott.

Lorene married Dr. Ralph Edward Perry on 24 Aug 1939 in Olivet, Illinois. Ralph was born on 5 Oct 1911 and died on 4 Jul 1975 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee Co., Illinois at age 63.

+ 40 M    ii. Rev. Dr. Alonzo Leslie Parrott Jr. was born on 22 Apr 1922 in Clarkesville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee and died on 23 Sep 2007 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona at age 85.

30. Ray Douglas Parrott (Robert Taylor³, John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 3 Jan 1936 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 9 Dec 2021 in Alabama at age 85.

General Notes: Ray Douglas Parrott passed away on December 9, 2021. He was born January 03,1936 to Robert and Delma Parrott.

Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parrott family.

He is survived by his wife Deane Parrott of Cullman, AL, son Michael Parrott (Cindy) of West Point, AL, daughters Brenda Rener (Gregory) of Falkville, AL, Debra Parrott of Cullman, AL; grandchildren Zachary Parrott (Scarlett) of Brentwood, TN, Sgt Gavin Parrott US Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Juliane Phillips (Josh) of Foley, AL, Nicholas Parrott, Haley Parrott of West Point, AL; great grandson Mason Parrott, Brentwood, TN, Sister Aline Herron of Cookeville, TN and many nieces and nephews.

He is pre-deceased by his parents, Robert and Delma Parrott, siblings, Robert Parrott, Jr., Pauline Parrott, Blanche West, Ruth White, Roy Parrott, Lucille Lofty and John Parrott.

He was born in Putnam County, Tennessee and attended Central High School in Cookeville, Tennessee, where he met and married his high school sweetheart. He enjoyed a long career in the garment industry as a plant manager. He was fun-loving and loved to talk to people. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.

Interment is at Jones Family Cemetery in Falkville, AL. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com.

https://www.cullmanfuneralhome.com/obituary/ray-parrott

31. John Ralph Parrett (Robert Taylor³, John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 3 Oct 1939 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 16 Mar 2007 in Tennessee at age 67. {FGID: 39713839}

32. Billy E. Parrott (Paul Justin³, John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 21 Feb 1938 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 9 Sep 2007 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 69.

General Notes: Herald-Citizen - (Sep/11/2007)

Bill Parrott

Bill Parrott, 69, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, at his home in Monterey, TN. Funeral services wll be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Walt Phillips will officiate with interment following in Ray Cemetery.

Family will receive friends today, Monday, Sept. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Parrott died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 21, 1938, in Monterey, TN, to the late Paul and Pearl Roberson Parrott.

Mr. Parrott served in the Air Force from 1958-1962. He was an EMT at Monterey Ambulance Service from 1972-1976 and 1982-1987, an EMT at Cumberland County Ambulance Service from 1976-1979 and 1982-1987, a police officer for the city of Monterey from 1987-1988 and a deputy with the Putnam County Sheriff Department from 1988-2005, where he served as chief deputy from 2002 until his retirement.

His family includes his wife, Charlene Guffey Parrott of Monterey; a daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Dr. Rick Gibbs of Maryville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Barbara Parrott of Sevierville and Bill and Ann Parrott of Watertown; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Peggy Parrott of Harriman, Jim and Sue Parrott of Tracy City and Ken and Wanda Parrott, Joe and Betty Parrott, Dan and Glenda Parrott and Bobby and Sharon Parrott, all of Monterey; 10 grandchildren, Christian, Zack, Cole, Haley, Emma and Chase Parrott, Collin and Conner Russell and Allison and Ashley Bogle; and two great-grandchildren, Raven and Jackson Mason.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Parrott's brothers.

A guest register may be signed at www.gofffh.com.

Rev. Walt Phillips will officiate the services.

Billy married Wife 1.

Billy next married Charlene Guffey. Charlene was born on 15 Feb 1939 in Crawford, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 May 2014 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 75.

General Notes: Funeral Services For Charlene Parrott, Age 75, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Sunday, May 11, 2014, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Looper Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Ray Cemetery. Mrs. Parrott Was Born On February 15, 1939, In Crawford, Tennessee, To The Late Charlie And Virgie Spurlin Guffey. Mrs. Parrott Passed Away On Thursday, May 8, 2014, At Her Home. Mrs. Parrott Was A Licensed Practical Nurse Working With Cumberland Medical Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Monterey Hospital And Retired With 35 Years Service With Standing Stone Care And Rehabilitation Center In Monterey In November 2005. She Is Survived By, Daughter And Son-In-Law, Sara And Dr. Rick Gibbs Of Crossville, TN; 2 Stepsons And Daughters-In-Law, Steve And Barbara Parrott Of Sevierville, TN, Bill And Ann Parrott Of Watertown, TN; 2 Grandchildren, Collin Russell And Conner Russell; 7 Step Grandchildren, Christian Parrott, Zack Parrott, Haley Parrott, Emma Parrott, Chase Parrott, Allison Bogle, And Ashley Bogle; And 2 Step Great Grandchildren, Raven Mason And Jackson Mason. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Bill Parrott; And Step Grandson, Cole Parrott. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Saturday, May 10, 2014, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.

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33. Jackie Paul Parrott (Paul Justin³, John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 27 Oct 1940 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 30 Oct 2015 in Rockwood, Roane Co., Tennessee at age 75. Another name for Jackie was Jack Parrott.

General Notes: A Celebration of Life for Jackie Paul (Jack) Parrott, age 75 of Rockwood and formerly of Monterey, will be held Tuesday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. CST at Monterey First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens.

Sonny Gilpatrick and Johnny Bowman will officiate.

Jack's family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. CST and Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. CST until service time at Monterey First Baptist Church.

Jack died Friday afternoon October 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 27, 1940 in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Paul and Nannie Pearl Robinson Parrott.

Jack was a longtime, active member of Monterey First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, trustee and Sunday School teacher. He oversaw the planning and building of the Church's Family Life Center.

Jack was also active in the community, having served on the Monterey Board of Aldermen. Recognizing the need for quality healthcare in Monterey, Jack helped lead the effort to establish Standing Stone Health Care Center and was chairman of the Board of Trustees for 13 years. He was also a founding partner in the establishment of Horner Funeral Home in 1976.

Jack retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation as a Materials Inspector with 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Monterey High School Class of 1959. He loved being outdoors while gardening and doing yard work, but his favorite hobby included buying and selling real estate.

He was first and foremost a family man, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. His faith, wisdom, and calm demeanor made him a trusted mentor to many friends, colleagues and members of his church family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Parrott and a niece, Katie Parrott.

Jack is survived by his wife of 49 years, Peggy Coppinger Parrott (whom he married July 2, 1966 in Monterey); daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Scott Bandy; grandchildren, Ethan and Jacqueline Flowers and Sydney Bandy all of Kingston; five brothers and their wives, Jim (Sue) Parrott of Tracey City, TN, Ken (Wanda) Parrott, Joe (Betty) Parrott, Dan Parrott, and Bob (Sharon) Parrott all of Monterey; a special brother, Paul Gilpatrick of Monterey, and several nieces and nephews.

Jack's family will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thompson Cancer Survival Center @ Methodist, 102 Vermont Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 839-2266. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.

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34. Kenneth G. Parrott (Paul Justin³, John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 20 Apr 1944 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jul 2018 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee at age 74.

General Notes: Memorial Services For Kenneth "Ken" Parrott, Age 74, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, At 7:30 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home With Honors Provided By The Tennessee Highway Patrol Honor Guard And Full Military Honors Provided By The Veterans Honor Guard. Rev. Ronald Whited And Pastor Steve Looper Will Officiate. Mr. Parrott Was Born On April 20, 1944, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Paul Justin And Nannie Pearl Roberson Parrott. Mr. Parrott Passed Away On Sunday, July 8, 2018, At His Home. Mr. Parrott Was A Trooper With The Tennessee Highway Patrol With Over 25 Years Of Service And Retired In 1999. He Was A United States Vietnam Navy Veteran Serving On The Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany, Nicknamed The Mighty O. He Was A Member Of Hope In Christ Fellowship. He Is Survived By His Wife, Wanda Shelton Parrott Of Monterey, TN; 2 Daughters And A Son-In-Law, Paula Flowers of Mt. Juliet, TN, Lori And Ronnie Morgan Of Cookeville, TN; 2 Stepchildren, Tedric Pritchett Of Cheaspeake, VA, Kristi (Brian) Hutcheson Of Fort Knox, KY; 9 Grandchildren, Aron (Kayla) Flowers, Riley Flowers, Jesse Flowers, Justin Morgan, Kaila Morgan, Spencer Morgan, Andrew And Silas Hutcheson And Isabella Pritchett; 3 Brothers And 2 Sisters-In Law, Jim And Sue Parrott Of Tracy City, TN, Dan Parrott Of Monterey, TN, Bobby And Sharon Parrott Of Monterey, TN; 3 Sisters-In-Law, Peggy Parrott Of Kingston, TN, Betty Parrott Of Monterey, TN, Carole Ann South Of Clarkrange, TN; Mother-In-Law, Ruby Shelton Of Clarkrange, TN; And Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces And Great Nephews. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Brothers, Bill, Jack, And Joe Parrott; Niece, Katie Parrott; And Great Nephew, Cole Parrott. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, From 4:30 PM Until Time Of Services At 7:30 PM.

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35. Joe L. Parrott (Paul Justin³, John Calvin², James Forrester¹) was born on 10 Nov 1946 in Monterey, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 17 May 2018 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee at age 71.

General Notes: Funeral Services For Joe L. Parrott, Age 71, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Monday, May 21, 2018, At 1:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Corey Carroll And Rev. Sonny Gilpatrick Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Parrott Was Born On November 10, 1946, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Paul Justin And Nannie Pearl Roberson Parrott. Mr. Parrott Passed Away On Thursday, May 17, 2018, At Vanderbilt University Medical Center In Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Parrott Worked With Fleetguard For Almost 40 Years. He Was A Member Of Monterey First Baptist Church. He Is Survived By His Wife, Betty Tinch Parrott Of Monterey, TN; 2 Daughters, Terri Keyes And Companion, Michael Julian Of Monterey, TN, Rebecca Powell Of Monterey, TN; 2 Sons And Daughters-In-Law, Joey And Kelly Parrott Of Conway, SC, David And Monica Parrott Of Clarkrange, TN; 8 Grandchildren, Chelsea, Canton, Dayna, Kyle, Spencer, Jessie, Madison And Sophia; 4 Brothers And 3 Sisters-In Law, Jim And Sue Parrott Of Tracey City, TN, Kenneth And Wanda Parrott Of Monterey, TN, Dan Parrott Of Monterey, TN, Bobby And Sharon Parrott Of Monterey, TN; Sister-In-Law, Peggy Parrott Of Kingston, TN; And Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces And Great Nephews. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Brothers, Bill And Jack Parrott; Nieces, Katie Parrott And Brandy Smith; And Great Nephew, Cole Parrott. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Sunday, May 20, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.

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36. Thomas Roland Parrett (William Ottaway³, Thomas Carroll², James Forrester¹) was born on 20 Dec 1910 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 10 Mar 2004 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 93.

General Notes: Unsourced obituary on Find a Grave:

SAN ANGELO \emdash Thomas Roland Parrett, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in the home of his daughter, Judy Welch. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at First Baptist Church in San Angelo, with DR. KYLE REESE and the Rev. Darrell Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Parrett was born to W. O. and Estelle Parrett in Tennessee on Dec. 20, 1910. His family moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1920, and he graduated from Main Avenue High School in 1927. He attended San Antonio Junior College for two years and then received a BBA degree from the University of Texas in Austin in 1932. After graduating, Tom taught commercial subjects in Lytle, Texas, for three years, before moving to Humble, Texas, to teach in Humble High School until November of 1936. In November 1936, Mr. Parrett joined the sales force of Procter & Gamble as a sales representative based in Shawnee, Okla. It was there he met his future wife, Marcia. They were married on Feb. 17, 1938. They recently celebrated their 66th anniversary. In January 1944, Mr. Parrett was inducted into the armed forces and spent most of 1944 at Fort Sill, Okla. He was attached to the 914th Field Artillery as part of the 89th Infantry Division, and embarked for La Havre, France, in January 1945. He later joined Patton's Fourth Armored Division for the drive up the Moselle Valley and eventually met the Russians near Chemnitz, Germany. On this drive, he participated in the capture of the concentration camp at Ohrdruf, the largest camp to be captured by Americans up to that time. Mr. Parrett was honorably discharged from the military on Christmas Eve 1945, and in February 1946, rejoined Procter & Gamble as Sales Representative in San Angelo, serving much of West Texas. In 1963, he was elected to the San Angelo Independent School District Board of Trustees. He served on the Board for 12 years and as president of the Board the last eight of those years. In 1975, Tom was elected Mayor Pro-tem of the San Angelo City Commission. In 1977, he was elected mayor of the City of San Angelo, serving in that capacity until May 1985. He was named San Angelo Citizen of the Year shortly after ending his service as mayor. After 35 years of service with Procter & Gamble, he retired in 1971, devoting full time to his elective offices. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Business Men's Bible Class, Elk's Club, the local AARP chapter and numerous other organizations benefiting San Angelo and the surrounding region. Tom is survived by his wife, MARCIA PARRETT ; his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David Welch of Sweetwater; his son, Tommy Parrett of Dallas; his grandchildren, Michael Welch and wife, Wendy, of Lewisville, Jana Hall and husband, David, of Sweetwater, Mark and Laurie Parrett and their mother, Ann, of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Zack and Jake Welch and Kate Hall; several cousins; and many close and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. O. and Estelle Parrett, his brothers, Charles Parrett and Arnold Parrett, and his son, CHARLES PARRETT . Pallbearers will be C. D. HENRY, BURT TERRELL, STEVE STEVENS, CHARLIE POWELL, GLENN CUNNINGHAM and Harry Hall. The members of the Business Men's Bible Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Big Country Hospice of Abilene, First Baptist Church Building Fund, or the charity of your choice.

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Thomas married Marceline 'Marcia' Snellings on 17 Feb 1938. Marceline was born on 26 Dec 1911 in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma and died on 11 Dec 2008 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 96.

General Notes: Unsourced obituary in Find a Grave

SAN ANGELO - Marceline (Marcia) S. Parrett left her temporary home here on earth for her eternal home in Heaven on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. She has been eagerly awaiting going "home". Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at First Baptist Church in San Angelo with Associate Pastor Ronnie Laughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Parrett was born to Agnes and Ernest Snellings in Shawnee, Okla., on Dec. 26, 1911. She would have celebrated her 97th birthday this month. She spent her childhood in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1929. After graduation, Marcia went to work for J.C. Penney. It was during this time that she met and married her husband of 66 years, THOMAS ROLAND PARRETT , who was a sales rep for Procter & Gamble and was based in Shawnee. They were married on Feb. 17, 1938. They lived in McAlester, Okla., with their two children until January 1944 when Mr. Parrett was inducted into the armed forces. Mrs. Parrett then returned to Shawnee until Mr. Parrett was honorably discharged from the military on Christmas Eve 1945 and in February 1946 rejoined Procter & Gamble as a sales rep based in San Angelo. Mrs. Parrett quickly became involved in the San Angelo community as a scout leader, an election judge, a member of AARP, a Vacation Bible School teacher, and was an active member of the Women's Forum. They were season ticket holders for Bobcat games, the Symphony, and the Community Theater. She loved her J.O.Y. Sunday School class and was a committed member of First Baptist Church for 62 years. When she couldn't attend she was tuned in to the service on T.V. In 1958 Marcia went to work for Hemphill Wells and immediately became a customer favorite. She had a knack for helping people find just the right outfit or gift. She was employed there for about 20 years. When Mr. Parrett was elected Mayor of San Angelo in 1977, Mrs. Parrett graciously served as First Lady of San Angelo until 1985. She assisted Tom at numerous city functions. Family was always first before self for Marcia. She held the family together and loved us tirelessly and unconditionally. Marcia was available to her family at any time and supported her husband, children, and grandchildren in every endeavor. Her great-grandchildren were a joy to her. She was a giver and a doer - not only for family but for her many friends as well. One of her greatest regrets in these last few months was that she thought she couldn't do anything for any one. She will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her. Mrs. Parrett is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David Welch of Sweetwater; her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Renee Parrett of Dallas; her grandchildren, Michael Welch and wife, Wendy of Flower Mound, Jana Hall and husband David of Sweetwater, Mark Parrett and wife, Amelia of Arlington, Va., Laurie Parrett of Dallas, and their mother Ann Parrett of Dallas; her great-grandchildren, Zachary, Jake, and Jason Welch and Kate, Anna, and Alexander Hall; several cousins; and many close and loving friends. She loved the residents and staff at Royal Estates and the Talley House where she received such tender, loving care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her parents; her sister, Glenda Foreaker; her brother, Floy Snellings; and her son, Charles. Pallbearers will be Wes Wells, Harry Hall, Buddy Peel, Robert Dillard, Billy Jack Hollis and Knox Pittard. Memorials may be made to the Tom and Marcia Parrett Scholarship Fund at First Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.

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The child from this marriage was:

   41 M    i. Charles R. Parrett was born on 7 Aug 1940 and died on 2 Feb 1974 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas at age 33.

37. Arnold Alonzo Parrett (William Ottaway³, Thomas Carroll², James Forrester¹) was born on 16 Apr 1913 in Putnam Co., Tennesse and died on 13 Feb 2003 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carollna at age 89.

General Notes: Fayetteville Observer, The (NC) - February 17, 2003

Arnold Alonzo Parrett, 89, of 523 Country Club Drive, Fayetteville, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in Whispering Pines Nursing Home.

Mr. Parrett was a veteran of World War II.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. Burial will be in Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi. Arrangements are being handled by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home.

Mr. Parrett is survived by two sons, Robert "Bob" Parrett of Fayetteville and James Parrett of Houston; a brother, Roland Parrett of San Angelo, Texas; and two grandchildren.

Fayetteville Observer, The (NC)
Date: February 17, 2003
Record Number: 857578
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Arnold married someone.

40. Rev. Dr. Alonzo Leslie Parrott Jr. (Alonzo Leslie Sr. (Rev.)³, Thomas Carroll², James Forrester¹) was born on 22 Apr 1922 in Clarkesville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee and died on 23 Sep 2007 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona at age 85.

General Notes: The Rev. Dr. A. Leslie Parrott loved learning and he inspired that love in others. It was a family legacy of sorts.

His grandfather had been president of a Christian college. The Rev. Dr. Parrott himself became president of two Christian colleges. And his three children are all involved in education.

"His legacy for Christian higher education is all over my life," said his son, Les Parrott III, professor of psychology at Seattle Pacific University.

The Rev. Dr. Parrott, who also led Church of the Nazarene congregations in Puyallup, Kirkland and Kelso, died Sept. 23 in Phoenix after a brief illness. He was 85.

His father, who had grown up poor in Tennessee, had only $5 to his name when he came to Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. Years later, he went back \emdash as president of the university.

The Rev. Dr. Parrott followed in his father's footsteps, serving as president of Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass., from 1970 to 1975, and as president of Olivet Nazarene University from 1975 to 1991.

"You almost pick up leadership in education by osmosis when you grow up in a college president's home," said son Les Parrott III. His older brother, Roger Parrott, is president of Belhaven College in Jackson, Miss.; and oldest brother, Richard Parrott, is an educator and lecturer in Nashville, Tenn.

The Rev. Dr. Parrott's wife, Lora Lee Parrott, has a master's degree in theology.

Whether in his role as college administrator or parish leader, the Rev. Dr. Parrott inspired.

"He was a highly educated man who was then able to communicate with all of us about all he had learned," said Kathy Perry, community-care pastor at Puyallup Church of the Nazarene, where the Rev. Dr. Parrott came out of semi-retirement to serve as senior pastor from 1995 to 2000. "He was very interested in all of us participating in that process of growing as a person."

Perry was a student at Olivet while the Rev. Dr. Parrott was president there.

At the Puyallup church, as at Olivet years earlier, he beautified the place, spearheading the renovation of the church's sanctuary and foyer.

That he wanted to receive people in a place that brought peace and comfort depicts who he was, Perry said.

The Rev. Dr. Parrott, author of numerous books including "Building Today's Church," always promoted reading, Perry said.

The last time she saw him, he asked what book she had read most recently, what she had discovered from reading it, and on what points she disagreed with the author.

It showed his gift for conversation and for taking personal interest in people, Perry said. The Rev. Dr. Parrott never allowed people to rest on past achievements. Instead, he encouraged them to "continue the learning process for a lifetime."

In addition to his wife and sons, the Rev. Dr. Parrott is survived by his sister, Lorene Perry, of Kankakee, Ill.; his brother, John Parrott, of Phoenix; and six grandchildren.

Memorial services were held in Bourbonnais and Phoenix.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Leslie and Lora Lee Parrott Endowed Scholarship at Olivet Nazarene University, One University Ave., Bourbonnais, Ill., 60914-2345.

The Seattle Times, October 2, 2007

Alonzo married Lora Lee Montgomery on 11 Jun 1943 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Lora was born on 7 Apr 1923 in Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky and died on 15 Mar 2011 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona at age 87.