Parish Joseph Phelps, 49, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed on September 12, 2023. Parish was born December 4, 1973 in Saranac Lake, NY to Everest and Leola Phelps. He served as a faithful employee at Walmart for 29 years and was a published author of "Whoo Whoo Is Making That Noise". His passions included woodworking, trivia, watching movies, and trying new things. He was often enamored by nature and animals. He was best known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. He will be missed for his big heart, creativity, humility, and inquisitive mind. He will be remembered as someone who would move mountains for the people in his life. He is survived by his daughters, Kanvas and Karysma Phelps and Anna Arnett, the pride and joys of his life; mother, and siblings: Phillip (Peggy) Phelps, Tanya (John) Kerns, Darline Phelps, and Tara Gonio; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who he shared precious memories with that left lasting impressions on their lives. He is preceded in death by his father, and brothers: Lynn, Emerson, and Dwayne Phelps.
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Memorial Service Details:
4-6 pm
September 16, 2023
Highland Church of Christ, 497 E James Campbell Blvd, Columbia,TN
Details: Visitation from 4-6 pm with service to follow.
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Roger/ Vi Spilker
Sep 16, 2023
Parish certainly was a very kind and gentle man. Our prayers are with his family, and will be greatly missed.
Roger
Sep 16, 2023
Roger and Vi Spilkers sends their condolences.
RexJana Slatton
Sep 16, 2023
To the family of Parish, we are very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Rex and Jana, Graymere Church of Christ
Rex and
Sep 16, 2023
Rex and Jana Slatton sends their condolences.
Dana Evans
Sep 16, 2023
Dana planted a tree for Parish.
Barry and Terri Cox
Sep 15, 2023
Parish you'll be missed. Terri and I enjoyed the time we worked with you
Barry Cox
Sep 15, 2023
Barry planted a tree for Parish.
Samuel Thurmand
Sep 15, 2023
PRAYING for family
Tonja Napier
Sep 15, 2023
Parrish will truly be missed by many,he was my morning laughter.He always told me great ideas and would tell silly jokes or stories if he saw you having a bad day.Sorry we never got the book published that he titled Pushing Up Daisies.
Kanvas Phelps
Sep 15, 2023
Byson Davis purchased flowers in honor of Parish.
Ella Daniels, Sissy, YaYa For Karysma
Sep 15, 2023
Ella Daniels, Sissy, YaYa planted a tree for Parish.
Lois Roland
Sep 14, 2023
Parrish was one of the nicest person you could ever meet so sad his life ended far too soon he will surely be missed by the people who knew him my prayers are with his family so sorry for your loss
Rachel Humphrey
Sep 14, 2023
I am so sorry for the great loss of this brilliant and amazingly funny man. To know Parish was to know 1000 Dad jokes that could cheer you up on even the worst of days. I will always cherish the time we got to spend together and wish that there could be more memories made. I will miss you, Parish. It was an honor to be your friend.
Rachel Humphrey
Sep 14, 2023
Rachel Humphrey sends their condolences.
Cory Phelps
Sep 14, 2023
I can remember when I was younger and all of the guys in the family were playing paintball and I was trying to play and my father said ok only if I could get shot and not cry and I did it but when my dad saw the bruise it left he said no I started crying and you started laughing and told me that you had something else for me to do and you let me drive a rc dirt bike or when we all would play hide and seek
Cory Phelps
Sep 14, 2023
Cory Phelps sends their condolences.
Glenna Fulks
Sep 14, 2023
Dwayne and Glenna Fulks send their condolences. We especially pray for his girls.
Cleve and
Sep 14, 2023
Cleve and Melinda Stafford sends their condolences.
Shana Rhodes
Sep 14, 2023
Parish was a great man to work for. My sincere sympathy goes out to all of his family ππΎππΎ
Shana
Sep 14, 2023
Shana Rhodes sends their condolences.
Julia Martin
Sep 13, 2023
Parish was such a wonderful and hard working man. He was one of the mangers I admired in Walmart, He worked harder than some of the employees in the store and he was very pleasant and kind to everyone, I praise and thank God for the 5yrs I got to work among him God truly gained an angel may his soul rest in peace you will surely be missed Parish
Donnie Condiff
Sep 13, 2023
Donnie Condiff sends their condolences.
Shannon McClure
Sep 13, 2023
Shannon planted 3 trees for Parish.
Kristin Socall
Sep 13, 2023
He was such a amazing man and boss I've worked with him for 15 years and he always was a good person I could talk to about anything. Everyone that knew him will miss him so much he was so kind and a great person. The family is in my prayers. He will be missed very very much.
Julia
Sep 13, 2023
Julia Martin sends their condolences.
Darlene
Sep 13, 2023
Darlene Chapman sends their condolences.
Amy Flewallen
Sep 13, 2023
I grieve for not only the family and friends who were honored to know him but for those who will never experience the humble, kind and talented man he was. He could light up a room with his smile and was always willing to give a helping hand to those in need. I hope he knew what an impact he made in all our lives just for knowing him.
Amy & Betty Flewallen
Sep 13, 2023
Amy & Betty planted 3 trees for Parish.
Theresa Barker
Sep 13, 2023
A beautiful man inside and out. He always had a beautiful smile on his face. Worked with him for 30 yes. You could talk to him about everything. I got the very first book he wrote and he signed it. You will be missed. Love you Parrish β₯οΈ
Theresa Barker
Sep 13, 2023
Theresa Barker sends their condolences.
Darlene Pruitt
Sep 13, 2023
Best Girl Scout dad ever!!
We all loved you so much!
You will be missed.
Our hearts go out to your family.
Love Ronnie and Darlene
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Parish certainly was a very kind and gentle man. Our prayers are with his family, and will be greatly missed.
Roger and Vi Spilkers sends their condolences.
To the family of Parish, we are very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Rex and Jana, Graymere Church of Christ
Rex and Jana Slatton sends their condolences.
Dana planted a tree for Parish.
Parish you'll be missed. Terri and I enjoyed the time we worked with you
Barry planted a tree for Parish.
PRAYING for family
Parrish will truly be missed by many,he was my morning laughter.He always told me great ideas and would tell silly jokes or stories if he saw you having a bad day.Sorry we never got the book published that he titled Pushing Up Daisies.
Byson Davis purchased flowers in honor of Parish.
Ella Daniels, Sissy, YaYa planted a tree for Parish.
Parrish was one of the nicest person you could ever meet so sad his life ended far too soon he will surely be missed by the people who knew him my prayers are with his family so sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for the great loss of this brilliant and amazingly funny man. To know Parish was to know 1000 Dad jokes that could cheer you up on even the worst of days. I will always cherish the time we got to spend together and wish that there could be more memories made. I will miss you, Parish. It was an honor to be your friend.
Rachel Humphrey sends their condolences.
I can remember when I was younger and all of the guys in the family were playing paintball and I was trying to play and my father said ok only if I could get shot and not cry and I did it but when my dad saw the bruise it left he said no I started crying and you started laughing and told me that you had something else for me to do and you let me drive a rc dirt bike or when we all would play hide and seek
Cory Phelps sends their condolences.
Dwayne and Glenna Fulks send their condolences. We especially pray for his girls.
Cleve and Melinda Stafford sends their condolences.
Parish was a great man to work for. My sincere sympathy goes out to all of his family ππΎππΎ
Shana Rhodes sends their condolences.
Parish was such a wonderful and hard working man. He was one of the mangers I admired in Walmart, He worked harder than some of the employees in the store and he was very pleasant and kind to everyone, I praise and thank God for the 5yrs I got to work among him God truly gained an angel may his soul rest in peace you will surely be missed Parish
Donnie Condiff sends their condolences.
Shannon planted 3 trees for Parish.
He was such a amazing man and boss I've worked with him for 15 years and he always was a good person I could talk to about anything. Everyone that knew him will miss him so much he was so kind and a great person. The family is in my prayers. He will be missed very very much.
Julia Martin sends their condolences.
Darlene Chapman sends their condolences.
I grieve for not only the family and friends who were honored to know him but for those who will never experience the humble, kind and talented man he was. He could light up a room with his smile and was always willing to give a helping hand to those in need. I hope he knew what an impact he made in all our lives just for knowing him.
Amy & Betty planted 3 trees for Parish.
A beautiful man inside and out. He always had a beautiful smile on his face. Worked with him for 30 yes. You could talk to him about everything. I got the very first book he wrote and he signed it. You will be missed. Love you Parrish β₯οΈ
Theresa Barker sends their condolences.
Best Girl Scout dad ever!! We all loved you so much! You will be missed. Our hearts go out to your family. Love Ronnie and Darlene
Dora Harrison sends their condolences.
Darlene planted a tree for Parish.
Darlene Pruitt sends their condolences.
Kanvas planted a tree for Parish.