Frank Everett Parrott, Jr.

Mr. Frank Everett Parrott, Jr., of Gay, GA formerly from Red Oak, GA passed away December 9, 2023 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sheila Williams Parrott; his daughter Stephanie Rose and her husband, James Eric; his son William Everett Parrott and his wife, Betsy Elizabeth; his sister Mary Lynn Thomason; his brother Stanley Thames Parrott and his wife Sophia; grandchildren Kayla Grace Rose, Emily Lynn Rose, William Weston Parrott, Connor Callaway Parrott, James Everett Parrott and Hannah Elizabeth Parrott; nieces and nephews, Traci Thomason, Brian Thomason, Julia Callahan and Jason Parrott; and many cousins . He was preceded in death by grandparents Mar Homer Thomas, Jessie Lynn Dodd Thames, Thomas Jefferson Parrott, Ruby Susan Haynes Parrott; his parents Frank Everett Parrott, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Thames Parrott. Everett graduated from Campbell of Fairburn High School in 1962 and the University of Georgia in 1966. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1966-1972. Everett held an associate broker’s license in real estate since 1968 and sold commercial real estate with Sewell Properties and later owned and operated Williams Cleaners in Fairburn. He was a former member of Red Oak Christian Church. As a member of North Fayette Methodist Church, he held positions of leadership on the Pastor Parrish Relations Committee and also as a trustee. While attending North Fayette UMC he also participated in three mission trips to Costa Rica and Jamacia as well as he and Sheila helped with Youth Group Retreats. He was a member of New Providence Church in Fayetteville since 2004 and loved his Sunday School class. Everett served as committee chairman of Boy Scout Troop 72 from 1988-1994. He was active in Optimist International and served as club president and the Lt. Governor of the Georgia District from 1976-1977. Everett was an outdoor enthusiast enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening, and raising hay. Everett was a good, devoted husband, brother, father, granddad, and respected by all family members and all who knew him. He lived his life for the Lord, his family and his country. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial in Fayetteville, GA. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or New Providence Church (www.provumc.com).

Frank Everett Parrott, Jr.

January 30, 1944 - December 9, 2023