Franklin Bernard Parrish Obituary
The passing of Franklin Bernard Parrish (Murphysboro, Illinois) occurred on October 9, 2026. Franklin, born on May 1, 1930, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Bernard Parrish to pay them a last tribute.
Franklin touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Franklin’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Homer Parrish and Mary Parrish (Zschiesche); his children, Elise Elders and Zachary Parrish; and his brother Quentin Parrish.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Hildebrandt; his children, Pamela Kingston (Michael) and Philip Parrish (Yeisika); and his caregiver Gail Barclay. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a niece and nephew.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home - Old (31 Memorial Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Air Force Base and the Murphysboro American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, https://www.stjude.org, and/or Shriners Children's Hospital, Attn: Shriners Children's Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394, https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org.
