James Parrott, Sr

Obituary James Parrott was born to the late Joseph and Pearline Wells Parrott, Sr. on March 4, 1944 in Lee County, SC. He was called to eternal rest by our Heavenly Father on this day February 19,2020. James was educated in the public schools of Lee County, SC. He later married Dora Mae Scarborough, and their union was blessed with six children. Affectionately known as "JD," James' was employed with Georgia Pacific, Fort Roofing, Lowder Gin Co., Coker Mobile Homes, and the late Dr. Campbell of Bishopville. James continued to work for Dr. Campbell's wife, Ms. Jean C Campbell, until his health failed.Man of many talents! JD loved fishing, cooking, and gardening, he could fix almost anything, and he loved his dogs. Everlasting memories will be fondly cherished by his loving and devoted wife, Dora, of 56 years. Children, Martha Parrott of Dalzell, SC, James, Jr. (Mary) Parrott of Dalzell, SC, Carolyn (Rev. Earnest) Brown of Sumter, SC, Jeanette Milliner of Dalzell, SC, Larry Parrott of the home, Denise (Marvin) Wilson of Sumter, SC and son-in-law, Willie Geter of Mayesville, SC, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph (Everlina) Parrott of Wisacky, SC, John Parrott of Sumter, SC, Alfred Parrott of Lynchburg, SC, three sisters, Dorothy Jackson of Mayesville, SC, Ethel (Thompson) Isaac of Lynchburg, SC and Naomi Slater of Sumter, SC, six sisters-in-law, Mary, Laura, and Lucille Colclough of Jersey City, NJ, Anna Copeland, and Marie Scarborough of Sumter, SC and Bertha Mabry of Baltimore, MD, one brother-in-law, Walter (Precious) Colclough of Atlanta, Ga. and a host of other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by two sons, Earl Taylor and Darrell L Parrott, one daughter, Linda McBride Geter, one sister, Pearline Wheeler and two brothers, Robert and Eddie Parrott, and a son-in-law, Timothy Milliner. Saved by Grace and Not by Works. By Grace we are saved and not by our deeds. What an incredible thought! We place our trust in Christ you see. Our Salvation cannot be bought. If we could earn it, we would boast. We would live and die arrogantly. So, God grants to us by Faith in Christ Salvation completely free.The family is receiving friends daily from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM at 2835 Lowder Road Sumter, SC Public Viewing 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Whites Mortuary LLC 517 N Guignard Drive Sumter, South Carolina, United States 29150 Worship Experience 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church 1800 Vista Lane Lynchburg, South Carolina, United States 29080 Interment Service Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church 1800 Vista Lane Lynchburg, South Carolina, United States 29080 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Parrott, Sr, please visit our floral store.

James Parrott, Sr

February 19, 2020 - February 19, 2020

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