BENJAMIN L. PARRISH, 80, of Chester, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 11:15 am at St. Ann's Healthcare Center in Chester, IL. He was born to George Reuben and Claudia Irene (nee: Johnson) Parrish on October 17, 1930 in Chester, IL. Ben was a retired correctional transportations officer for Menard Correctional Center. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and served from 1948 to 1952. He was a member of VFW Post #3553 of Chester, the American Legion Alva Courier Post #487 and Teamsters. Survivors: 1 Son: Jason Parrish 3 Daughters: Kim (Terry) Absher Misty Parrish Sara Torres 16 Grandchildren: Matthew Parrish, Gavin Parrish, Bailey Parrish, Madeline Parrish, Lindsey Jungewaelter, Brad Parker, Brandi Throop, Ericca Absher, Ryan Gearhart, Kailyn Ferrell, Maleia Ferrell, Brayden Parrish, Quinton Parrish, Keegan Hall, Evan Torres and Vance Torres 2 Great Grandchildren: Morgan Throop and Taylor Throop 2 Sisters: Linda Lindenberg Connie (John) Grob 6 Nieces & Nephews: Pat (Jenelle) Knowles Paul (Becky) Grob Andy Grob Susie Jones Pam (Rick) Dishman Jyl Longtin Many Great Nieces & Nephews Many Great Great Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister - Annabelle Knowles, 1 Brother - Kinney Parrish, 3 Great Grandchildren - Scotty Murdock, Madison Murdock and Natalyn Murdock Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Ted Hartley Visitation: Saturday -8:00 am - 2:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: Disabled American Veterans
