Meredith “Cap” Parrish

Meredith “Cap” Parrish, 78, El Dorado Springs, passed away June 22, 2011, at Medicalodges Care Center in Nevada. He was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Jerico Springs, to Albert Gains Parrish Sr. and Helen Grace (Hall) Parrish.

Cap attended grade school in Montevallo and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1951. He joined the Navy in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956. After his discharge, he was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and enjoyed volunteering for many fundraisers.

On Nov. 18, 1961, he was married to Anna Geneva Egbert in Kansas City.

Cap was a lifelong farmer, most of which was spent in the Montevallo area. His farming activities included cattle, hogs and row crops; but he especially enjoyed baling hay. For many years he sold DeKalb Seed Corn. He also sold crop insurance and was a crop adjuster. He was a member of the Township Road Board for over 50 years and was active in the Vernon County Farm
Service Agency. After the devastating tornado in 2006, Cap built back and continued to operate the farm.

He spent many hours collecting and repairing toy tractors. He enjoyed attending the tractor shows and visiting with his many friends. His grandson, Cameron, was the light of his life.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Junior Parrish; and a son, Larry.

Survivors include his wife, Anna, of the home; one son, Jeff Parrish, and wife, Kim, of Montevallo; two grand-children, Cameron and Kelsey; one uncle, Thomas Hall; and many other relatives and friends.

Services were held on Saturday, June 25, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Lou Ferguson and Jay Jennings provided music. Interment followed in Virgil City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Eldon Steward, Hank Leonard, Larry West, Steve Woody, Adam Dold and Mark White.

Donations may be made in memory of Cap Parrish to help purchase a monument to recognize Montevallo School.
Online condolences may be left on the web site at: www.blandhackleman.com.