William Parrott Obituary

William G. Parrott, Jr., 79, died April 3, 2012, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, and had lived in Stuart since 1977, coming from Lawrence, Kansas. Before retiring, he was the owner/operator of The Virginia Inn in Lawrence for more than 15 years. He attended the University of Arizona. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jensen Beach. He was a former member of The Elks Lodge, American Legion, and Rotary International. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Peggy D. Parrott of Stuart; daughters, Delyn (Bob) Drake of Boulder, Colorado, Dianne (Stephen) Spook of Tallahassee, Florida and Pamela P. Waugh of Port Charlotte, Florida; sons, William G. Parrott, III of Renton, Washington, and David (Joann) Parrott of Fort Pierce, Florida; sister, Patricia Willits of Encino, California; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Williams Education Fund, 1651 Naismith Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045. A private family service will be held in Estes Park, Colorado. A guestbook is available at http://www.heavencalled.com/guestbook.php?id=1568. Please sign this guestbook at obituaries.ljworld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 13, 2012.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thought and prayer are with you and your family. We had some great times bowling.

Bob and Erma Porter

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