James Wilson (Jimmy) Parrott

April 17, 1947 - December 16, 2020

Mr. James Wilson Parrott (Jimmy) of Palmetto, Georgia passed away on December 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Susie Parrott, and his brother, Myrle Ray Parrott. He is survived by his daughter, Angie Mitchell and her husband Ryan of Griffin; also by his sister, Linda Farr and her husband John, his brother Larry Parrott, and his lifelong friend David Tatum, whom he considered as another brother, all of Palmetto. Jimmy served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict and always remained proud of his service to his country. He was retired from the Ford Motor Assembly plant and had a lifelong passion for drag racing, restoring his 1968 Camaro, and working on tractors. He was a hunter, a fisherman, and an avid collector of antiques. A private funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18 in the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Holly Hill in Fairburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kindred Hospice, 2525 SR-34 E, Newnan, GA 30265.