Wallace Parrish

Wallace Edwin Parrish- 84, died Friday June 16, 2023 at Haven Hospice in Lake City Fl.  Wallace was born September 26, 1939 at Lake Shore Hospital, Lake City, FL, to Eldred & Catherine Parrish of Union County, FL.  (deceased).  Wallace is survived by his wife Laverne Metcter of Clearwater, FL.  Wallace & Laverne were married for 64 years.  He is survived by his son Eddie & his wife Anita, three grandchildren:  Mellissa Parrish, Amanda Parrish and Jennifer Parrish, all of Union County, six great grandchildren:  Jaiden Parrish, Trinite McCall, Madison Parker, Aliyah McCall, Dvante McCall & Jaycee farmer all of Union County.

Wallace worked for Brasington Cadillac-Oldsmobile of Gainesville for many years as their Service Manager until he moved to Largo, FL, to work with his father in the construction business.  After his father passed, he worked for George Hunt Construction.  He eventually started his own construction company in Largo, which Eddie became a part of.  Due to a tragic automobile accident, Wallace spent several years in recovery & rehab and he was never able to return to full time work.  He and Laverne moved to Union County in 1997, following the accident.  They were followed by Eddie and Anita and their three daughters, where Wallace enjoyed spending time fishing and going to yard sales.  The entire family were members of the Union County Riding Club in Lake Butler, where they spent many years of fun and quality time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Wallace will always be remembered as a very loving, giving and soft spoken husband, father and grandfather.

A visitation time for Wallace will be held from 3:00pm – 4:00pm on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. Wallace will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com