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Arlie Austin Parrish Jr.

Boaz, Ky. Feb. 10, 1936 | May. 27, 2016
Boaz, Ky. | Feb. 10, 1936 | May. 27, 2016

Arlie Austin Parrish Jr., 80, of Boaz, died Friday morning, May 27th, 2016 at his home. Arlie was a retired mechanic from General Tire of Mayfield, and worked for Illinois Central Gulf railroad for 17 years. Arlie also served in the US Navy.

He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and UK basketball. Arlie loved and served his church at Hardmoney Baptist Church. He loved to fish, and work on things for the family.

Arlie was a member of Hardmoney Baptist Church, and the NRA.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Wilma Jane of Boaz; three children, Jolonda (Dale) Murphey of Mayfield, Steve (Cheryl) Parrish of Boaz, and Kim Tyler of Boaz; seven grandchildren, Joe Don Cherry, Breea Cherry, Dusty Cherry, Kayley Murphey, Sharon Leanne Norton, Shelli (Josh) Tate, and Cory Buie; sixteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Maci Perkins Parrish; four siblings, Charlene Vivrette, Charlie B. Parrish, Linda Yager, and Betty Tapert; and one daughter in law, Tracey Nance Parrish.

Services for Arlie are pending at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com


Lindsey Funeral Home

226 N. 4th Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Serving Paducah since 1915

Located in downtown Paducah, 1 block north of US Bank
 

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