Ronald Grey Parrish

Ronald Grey Parrish, 79, of Advance, NC, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his home. 

He was born November 25, 1946, in Forsyth County, NC, to Paul Grey Parrish and Grace Shutt Parrish. 

Ronald was retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a member of Fork Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Carlene Cornett Parrish. Surviving are his son, Jason Parrish and wife Claudine Riggio; one brother Lynn Parrish and wife Janet; a sister, Dawn Swearingin; and multiple nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel is serving the Parrish family.