John Albert (Al) Parry, 86, of Spring Hill, FL died Thursday evening, May 27, 2010 at the Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center, Brooksville.
He was born February 3, 1924 in Detroit, MI to John and Nellie Parry. He resided in Michigan until 1981, when he moved to Florida. He served during WWII as a B17 ball turret gunner, operated the family canvas products business for 23 years, and retired from William Beaumont Hospital in1981 as superintendent of plant and facilities. After retirement he dedicated his time to gardening and spiritual writing.
Al is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois Madeline Parry (Berry), 6 sons, John W. (Bill) Parry of Rochester Hills MI, Roger A. (Alan) Parry of FL, Douglas N. Parry of Kernersville, NC, David B. Parry of Halfmoon NY, Christopher B. Parry of Warren, MI, and Robert D. Parry of Spring Hill; 14 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 1:30PM on Friday, June 11th at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center, Brooksville, FL.
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My heart goes out to you Chris and your family. Your father was a great man…
Chris,
I’m so sorry you lost your father. You are in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris,
I can’t imagine the loss of a parent..My thoughts and prayers go out to you an all of your family.
Chris,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. All of us at Wolf Wineman send our prayers to you and your family. On behalf of me personnally, my wife and I also will keep you in our thoughts and our prayers through this new challenge in your life.
God Bless you and your family.
Michael and Lesley DeHart and the Wolf Wineman family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family on the loss of your loved one.
Chris, your in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris, you and your family are in my thoughts. I found a poem that I would like to share with you and your family.
God Saw You Getting Tired
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God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, “come to me.”
You didn’t deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
– Author Unknown
Chris and family, so sorry to here about you dad. He lived his life with his convections to the end. I salute his life. I hope I can have his courage in my future years.
What a wonderful picture. How I’ll always remember him. Smiling so kindly, always. He meant the world to my grandparents (Frank and Gladys). My thoughts and prayers are with Lois and the family. God bless.
I am very sorry for you loss.
The Ryniak Family
Chris,so sorry about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Chris your Dad gave me more than just a job at Beaumont,he taught me
to always smile and always treat people the way you want to be treated and the time you spend on earth will be a more rewarding and pleasent time. My prayers go out to you an all of your family.God Bless
Very sorry about your loss
Your in our thoughts & prayers
The Ryniak Family
I am praying for you and your family in this tough time.
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. I pray that God would continue to keep and give the family his perfect peace.
Heaven is a much sweeter place now that they have him, we will continue to pray for you all
Cheryl , Heaven is a much sweeter place since they have received your Dad, We will continue to pray for your family.
Chris, Debbie and I are deeply saddened by your loss.
Chris, your dad sounds like a wonderful man. I’m sorry for your loss.
In sympathy.
Steve
DOUG AND CHERYL, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF MR PARRY. YOU WERE BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN TO LOOK UP TO AND ENJOY GOOD TIMES.
Cheryl, you were fortunate to find such a great man to be another Dad to you. i know you will all miss him deeply. My dad was a B24 pilot and told of many a time when without the crazy patriots in the ball turrets of B17s or B24s or B25s, he would not have come home to my mom. Please share with the family our heartfelt thanks for his service to our country and know that he has earned his resting place for eternity.
Dear Parry Family: We loved him, dearly, and are most sorry for your loss. We were looking forward to the 3rd book in his trilogy but it is not to be.
He will always be in my thoughs and be greatly missed by all.
Dear Doug and Cheryl,
We are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. We praise God that the grave is not the end. love you, Joe and Linda
My grandfathers spirit and energy lives on in all who knew him. I am forever touched by his spiritual depth and knoweledge. I loved my granpa’s laugh…it would light up the room. Thank you for the prayers everyone. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement during this tough time.
Uncle Chris sorry to hear about your dad. May he be with Mimi’s and the rest of our family to welcome him into the godly heaven. Remember the good times you spend together. My thoughts and prayer will be with you. Sorry for your loss.
Dear friend, Chris,
What a lovely memorial, for what I know had to be a wonderful father. I’m so sorry for the pain you and your family are enduring. Do all you can to think of the wonderful times I know you’ve shared and not of any recent issues he may have encountered. Looking through old photos is good for what ails you – at least it has been for me.
Hang in there – from the sister you never had.
And never wanted. :o)
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory,
No one can steal.
May all your memories throughout his life, help everyone through this sad time.
Uncle Chris, So sorry to hear for your loss, embrace the memories you have. Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Uncle Chris, So sorry to hear for your loss, embrace the memories you have. Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Ever since I was a little kid Grandpa tried to teach me the meaning of responsibility. Ever since I was a little kid I tried to teach Grandpa the difference between a boy friend and a friend that’s a boy. I know Grandpa’s lesson sunk in after a few years of childhood stubbornness, but I’ve always wonder if the lessons tried to be taught by a 6 year old ever sunk in :-) I know the sorrow of losing an amazing Grandpa will fade with time. But while it does, and even after it does the word responsibility will always mean more to me than anyone else. Grandpa, you were a great guy and you will be missed greatly, but we are all very glad you’re no longer suffering.
Ever since I was a little girl Grandpa tried to teach me the true meaning of responsibility. Ever since I was a little girl I tried to teach Grandpa the difference between a boy friend and a friend that’s a boy. I know his lesson sunk in, after some childhood stubbornness, but I wonder if my lesson from a 6 year old ever did :-). I know in time the sorrow of losing a great Grandpa will pass and Iwe will be left with nothing but good memories, but while that sorrow passes, and even after it passes, I will always have the special meaning of responsibility to look to. Grandpa, you were an amazing guy and you will be greatly missed, but we are all happy you are no longer suffering.
Ever since I was a little girl Grandpa tried to teach me the true meaning of responsibility. Ever since I was a little girl I tried to teach Grandpa the difference between a boy friend and a friend that’s a boy. I know his lesson sunk in, after some childhood stubbornness, but I wonder if my lesson from a 6 year old ever did :-). I know in time the sorrow of losing a great Grandpa will pass and Iwe will be left with nothing but good memories, but while that sorrow passes, and even after it passes, I will always have the special meaning of responsibility to look to. Grandpa, you were an amazing guy and you will be greatly missed, but we are all happy you are no longer suffering.
Ever since I was a little girl Grandpa tried to teach me the true meaning of responsibility. Ever since I was a little girl I tried to teach Grandpa the difference between a boy friend and a friend that’s a boy. I know his lesson sunk in, after some childhood stubbornness, but I wonder if my lesson from a 6 year old ever did :-). I know in time the sorrow of losing a great Grandpa will pass and Iwe will be left with nothing but good memories, but while that sorrow passes, and even after it passes, I will always have the special meaning of responsibility to look to. Grandpa, you were an amazing guy and you will be greatly missed, but we are all happy you are no longer suffering.
Chris and family. Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I enjoyed working for him at RO Beaumont Facilities Management and am indebted to him, as are a lot of people here, for the oppurtunity to learn and work in a trade. He initiated the beginning of work ethic here of quality and pride. I’m sure he will be missed.
Chris, Caron, Alisha, and the Parry family, our deepest sympathies.
Chris, Well your dad is now Home. How sweet it must be. I am so greatfull to have had the opportunity to have met your dad. He was the one who took a chance and gave me the opportunity to start my career. I have forever been indebted to his faith in me, even during my wild and reckless years as a young man. My only regret is that I did not make the time to correspond with him over the years and to personally thank him. You and your family are welcome anytime at our home.