PARRISH, Paul H. 96, of Enon, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. He was born in Oliver, Illinois on November 3, 1915, the son of Rush and Dollie Parrish. He was married to his wife and best friend, Imogene for 76 years. Among those who are saddened by his departure and yet find consolation in the cherished memories he shared with them are his four daughters; Martha Bloom of Warrenton, VA; Fran (Dale) Henry; Betty (Gene Rahrig) Betscher; Nancy (Larry) Grube of Enon; granddaughter he helped raise, Leslie (Grant) Bates, and grandchildren Joe(Susan) Bloom, John(Christine) Bloom, Lisa(Jeff) Hunter, David(Brandi) Henry, Dan(Jennifer) Grube, Brian(Diane) Grube, Cyndee(Brian) Vass and sixteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Nina (James) Terrell, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene; his parents, brother Cleo Parrish and son-in-law Michael Bloom. Paul retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after 38 years of service. He also was a member of the Virginia State Guards (Army) in WWII. Paul was a member of the Enon United Methodist Church. He was the longest attending member, since 1949, and served in many official positions over the years. He served on the Enon Village Council for 27 years. Paul was a member of the Enon Keenagers, NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees), and Elderly United of Springfield. In 2006, Paul and Imogene were King and Queen of the Elderly United's Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration at the Clark County Fair. In 2012 he was selected as the Enon Senior Citizen of the Year where he told those in attendance that "Enon is a great place to live". The family extends thanks to the Enon United Methodist Church, Southbrook Care Center, Emeritus at Fox Run, Senior Helpers of Dayton, and Acclaim Hospice for their love, help and care during the past two years. The family will receive friends at the Adkins Funeral Home, Enon, OH on Monday, October 8th from 5-7 PM. Funeral services will be held in the Enon United Methodist Church, Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 11 AM, with Pastor Jeff Mohr officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Enon Cemetery.