Mr. William Leroy Parrish "Bill", 69, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Bill was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his significant other, Carol Robider; parents, Paul and Edna P. Yeakle, and a grandson, Kaleb Parrish.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Bill loved being a heavy equipment operator at the McGraley Company.  He enjoyed fishing, dancing, and  food, but most of all, he loved the Lord.

Survivors include his children, Traci Gehrmann, Steven Parrish (Sandy), and Stephine Busby (Daniel); step-children, Robin Cohran (Leanne), Ashley Cohran, Ashley Stephens (Jessica), Justin Stephens, and Lorrie Hamm; grandchildren, Madison Gehrmann, Lauren Babb, Amber Parrish, Breanna Busby, Jacob Busby, Kailynn Brand, Autumn Woods, Jasop Woods, Jasmyn Porter, Brayson Jones, Madeline Stephens, Mikalen Stephens, Lil Justin Stephens, Merrah Rubadue, Lauren Rubadue, Freddie Stephens "Littlon", Dillon Cannon, and Dalton Cannon; great-grandchildren, Ariel Ridgeway, Tinley Perry, Jessie Jo Perry, and Giovanni Richardson;  sister, Marie McElroy; brother, Danny Dailey, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bill's wishes were to be cremated.  Their will be a celebration of Bill's life on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Tom Triplett Park, 100 Tom Triplett Road, Pooler, GA  31322.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444