Roll Call Tribute

Dennis Roy Parrish
July 23, 1946 - February 25, 2022

Dennis Roy Parrish ’68 (OleArmyBQ68) resident of Daphne, AL – Born July 23, 1946, in Beeville, TX passed away February 25, 2022.  He grew up in Mathis, TX before moving to Agua Dulce, TX.  Graduated from Texas A&M University in 1968 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  Dennis was a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band (Commanding Officer of the White Band 1967-1968), Ross Volunteer, MSC SCONA, and Distinguished Military Graduate.

He served in the US Army – Adjunct General’s Corps 1968-1970 (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) – US Medical Training Center – Lendman Associates (San Antonio).  Worked for the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and Port of Corpus Christi.  Worked at Texas A&M Association of Former Students.  Owner/Operator of the “12^th Man & Co” in College Station (had PO Box 12 in Northgate Post Office).  After moving to Alabama became Owner/Operator of the Sports Shack (Sponsor of the Omar’s Tent Shop Softball Team).  Later employed by Gary Bornfleth Nissan, Joe Bullard Automotive & Luxury Cars of Mobile.

Preceded in death:

Paternal grandparents – Roy Edwin and Myrtle Parrish

Maternal grandparents – Peter W. and Annie E. Krager

Father – William Roy Parrish SPC 3 US Navy – WWII

Mother – Gertrude Louise Parrish Stanwood

Twin Sister – Debra Joy Parrish Edwards

Surviving family:

Loving wife Wanda (Mays) Parrish of 24 years Daphne, AL.  Children – Brett (Stacey) Parrish (’93) of Driftwood, TX, Kyle (Anna-Lisa) Parrish (’20) of Katy, TX, Dennis Ross (Genny) Parrish of Fairhope, AL. 

Grandchildren – Brittany (Conner ’17) Cawley (’17) of Lavon, TX, Casey Parrish of Katy, TX, Caleb Parrish of San Marcos, TX, William & Kylie Parrish, Katy, TX, Samantha (Hunter ’16) Walling (‘17) of Houston, TX, Stephanie Bates (’19) of Ft. Worth, TX,.  Great-granddaughter – Camden Cawley (’42).  Niece – Audrey Dobbins Graham of Corpus Christi, TX, Godson – Clarke R. Mays (Santa Fe, NM) and a host of Aggie friends.

Dennis loved his Aggie sports, never met a stranger and is remembered for his great smile and wit. In his earlier years he was an avid golfer.  He had a strong faith in God, believed in Angels and loved watching Cardinals on his birdfeeders.  He was lovingly cared for in his final days by Miranda Wansley, RN with Comfort Care, Daphne, AL.

Celebration of Life – April 1, 2022, at 12:00 noon - VFW Bryan, Texas. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations are made to The Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation, 29653 Anchor Cross Boulevard, Suite B-101, Daphne, AL  36526.