Charles O. Parrott

Charles Oscar Parrott age 86 of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Blount Memorial Hospital. "Angels are rejoicing," a child of God has walked thru the "pearly gates" to live with his Savior Jesus Christ everlasting. He was a member of Rockford Baptist Church. He served his country being a World War II Veteran in the United States Army. He was a highly decorated World War II Veteran with Company C 780th Amphibian Tank Battalion receiving 4 bronze stars and 1 bronze arrowhead. Charles was a member of the Masonic Masons for 50 years of Lodge #469. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 39 years of service. Charles was an avid fox hunter having many friends and being well liked and respected. Charles also enjoyed walking at Foothills Mall, meeting and talking with his many friends there. Although our hearts are broken, we are at the same time comforted by our faith knowing that he is now with our heavenly Father. Preceded in death by: Parents, Oscar & Zora Parrott; Brother and Sisters, Freeman Parrott, Kate Huskey, & Anna Ruth Harveston. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Bonnie after 64 years of marriage, Son, Darrell Parrott and Janice Kirkland; Daughter, Linda Brown Ferguson; Grandchildren, Robbie Brown & Liza, Scott Brown & Tonya, Telissa Parrott & Scott Russell; Great-Grandchildren, Josh, Rachael, Brittany, John, Kelley, Dylan, Levi, Brandi, Ezra and Charles Hunter; Great-Great-Grandchild, Katelyn; many, many friends and relatives not mentioned. We love you and will see you again, your loving family. Funeral service will be at 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Hepperly officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles O. Parrott please visit our Sympathy Store.