John R Parrish

John R. Parrish, age 68, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. John was a kind and selfless man. He will be missed by all who loved him.

John was born on March 23, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Robert L. Parrish and Thelma J. Geiger. He spent most of his childhood in Indiana, PA. He graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1974 where he met his wife Victoria. They moved to Houston where he worked in procurement services for Sysco and Sodexo-Entegra Management. 

John was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and avid fan of baseball and college sports. He was an active member at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He enjoyed vacations to the beach, watching football with his children, and would occasionally enjoy a good Scotch and cigar.

John is survived by his wife Victoria; brother Kevin Parrish; three children, Jennifer Parrish and partner John, Matt Parrish and wife Diane, and Anthony Parrish and wife Lisa; granddaughter Ruby Parrish; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, John has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Lighthouse of Houston: 

Phone: 713-527-9561

Website: houstonlighthouse.org/donate/

Address: 3602 W Dallas St.

Houston, TX 77019