William "Bill " Parrott

Waynesville, William Roger Parrott, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Grant and Ruth Medford Parrott.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Nina Parrott who passed September 2023; two sisters, Jo Ann Joseph and Johnnie Davis and three brothers, Ken Parrott, Jack Parrott and Ed Parrott.

Bill spent 40 years at Harry’s Cadillac and Pontiac as a Salesman before retiring.   He then worked at S&S Auto Sales.   In his later years, he loved spending time with his family at Pioneer Seed.  Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Marines and the Army National Guard. Loved to fish and work in the yard.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Bill accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. 

Bill is survived by his daughter Pam Frisbee (J.R.); a son, Roger Parrott (Lynn); one sister, Jimmie Sue Smathers (Doug); one brother, Grant Parrott; three grandchildren, Misty Jones (Chad), Cody Frisbee, Colton Parrott (Brittany); four great-grandchildren, Greyson Jones, Bridger Jones, Cadence Parrott, Chase Parrott.

No formal services will be held. 

The family would like to thank Haywood Regional Medical Center, ICU staff and Dr. Steven Gore for the excellent care that was given to Bill during his time with them.