Bradley "Brad" S. Parrish Obituary (1970

Bradley "Brad" S. Parrish, age 51 of Salem, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Brad was born on September 20, 1970 in St. Louis, the son of Richard D. and Joyce (Slater) Parrish. He married Kelly (Fortag) Parrish on September 11, 1999 at Little Grove Christian Church in Walnut Hill and she survives in Salem. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Joyce Letts of Salem; sister-in-law, Cindy Marcum-Keller and husband Marc of West Frankfort; step-sisters, Jennifer Knopp and husband Larry of Salem, Susan Patton of Texas, and Jessica Cannon and husband Adam of Missouri; step-brothers, Fred Letts and David Letts both of Florida; aunt, Nola Petersen and husband Bill of Salem; uncle, Darrell Parrish and wife Susan of Estero, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, step-father, Brian Letts; grandparents, Alberta Painter, Walter Slater, Ethel Parrish, and Ralph Parrish; uncle, Dwight Parrish; and aunt, Frances Donoho Witges. Brad was a member of the Marion Lodge #130 A.F. & A.M., Shriners International and the Centralia Moose Lodge 1219. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. Graveside Services for Bradley "Brad" S. Parrish will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 11:00 am at Martin Cemetery in Alma with Christine Cunningham officiating. Masonic Rites and a Shriners walk through will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem, followed by a memorial service with Christine Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. Louis and can be left at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem.