James Parrish Obituary
In loving memory of James Parrish of Jefferson, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 15, 2025 at the age of 70. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. P. Stephenson and May Dell Stephenson. He is survived by: his wife Billie; his children, Kyle Parrish (Beverly) and Jana Parrish; his siblings, Dale Hilderbrand (Rodney), J. C. Wilkins Jr. (Debra) and Greg Parrish (Jennifer); and his close friend John Kelly. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
