Robert Clayton Parrish Obituary
In loving memory of Robert Clayton Parrish of Elliston, Virginia, who departed this world on May 24, 2026 at the age of 85. Robert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Clayton Parrish to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Robert had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Robert may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clay Oliver Parrish and Hazel Brown Parrish; and his siblings, Gladys Spraker, Patricia Baratini, Linda P. Stewart and Lewis W. Parrish.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Hensley Parrish; his children, Robert Parish II, Brandie Carlisle and Kim Conley; and his sisters, Carolyn Jordon and Jean Anderson. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
