Lambert O. Parrish, 99, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Springdale. He was born September 25, 1923 in Blackburn, AR, the son of James and Mary Elizabeth Davis Parrish.
He was a lifelong resident of the area and a protestant.
Lambert retired from the Veterans Administration Medical Center (Fayetteville) in 1978 after over 32 years of service.
He was a US Army Veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Lambert was preceded in death by his parents; a twin brother and sister, Ester and Ethel who died as infants; his oldest brother Delbert, who died in the Battle of Okinawa in WWII (1945); his sisters, Violet Bowling, Mae Johnson, Evalyn Wise, Onita Walker, Dorothy Lyons; and his brothers, Glenn Parrish, Huebert Parrish and Melvin Parrish.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, April 3, 2023 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Jasper Hankins officiating. Interment will follow in Baptist Ford Cemetery.
Lambert was such a good man. We are cousins, a few generations apart, on my mother’s side of the family. He was so alert and engaging even at 99. We would talk on the phone every couple of weeks. We first met in 2019 and I’m glad we had a few years together.
I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN HIS NEICE. HE USED TO CARRY ME AROUND ON HIS SHOULDER, WHEN I WAS A TODDLER. IMOGENE (JEANIE) HALL). I AM LAMBERTS GREAT NEICE , AND I CAN SAY HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. HE WAS AN EXCELLENT COOK AND ALWAYS KEPT HIS HOUSE AND SURROUNDINGS FASTEDIOUSLY CLEAN. HE WAS A WALKING FAMILY HISTORY BOOK. HE WAS VERY INTERESTING TO TALK TO BECAUSE OF HIS YEARS AND EXCELLENT MEMORY. THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH. JACKIE HALL WEILAND.
I enjoyed a few phone calls and visits with Lambert. It was fun spending time with him. Heard about him from his cousin Richard A. Davis of Stilwell OK who has passed on (grandmothers brother). As a younger veteran I liked asking questions about military life before my time with Lambert and Richard and the weather etc. My flag is at half staff this week in Lamberts honor. He will be missed.
I MIGHT ALSO ADD…FOR A 99 YEAR OLD MAN…HE NEVER HAD HARDLY ANY WRINKLES!! GREAT NEICE, JACKIE HALL WEILAND.
Lambert was such a kind man. I REMEMBER TALKING WITH HIM AT “MAXINES”. My mom,(Bun Thomas) , My aunts: Maxine Miller, Helen Braucher and Lula Luttrell and their spouces thought of Lambert as a dear friend. They have all passed now but I wanted to send condolences . Sending love and prayers . RIP SWEET FRIEND.