Billy E. Parrott
February 21, 1940 ~ September 14, 2012
Billy E. Parrott, 72, Tipton, formerly of Monrovia, died September 14, 2012. Mr. Parrott was born in Monahans, Texas, on February 21, 1940, to the late Donald Pearl Parrott and Martha Chloe (Manning) Selch.
Billy graduated from Monrovia High School in 1959 and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He had resided in Phoenix, Arizona and Salt Lake City, Utah, before moving back to Indiana. Mr. Parrott worked as an engineer for Package Right in Tipton and was previously employed at Delphi. He was a member of the American Legion in Kokomo.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Parrott, to whom he was united in marriage December 30, 1978; children, Kimberly Russell (Jeff) of Noblesville, Tamara Perry (John) of Columbus, and Kevin Parrott of Georgia; step-son, Michael Hansel of Tipton; sister, Donna Steimel (Larry) of Monrovia; brother, Verl L. Selch, Jr. of Mooresville; grandchildren, Allyssa, Alexander, Tyler, Nicholas, and Jaden Perry.
The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 5 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Billy and I were ’59 classmates and teammates on our championship basketball team. His passing is shocking since we visited and reminenced ‘old times’ at the Monrovia Festival just a few days ago. We were competitive way back when and always enjoyed teasing each other at our ’59er reunions. As time goes by I will continue to hold our friendship as a special blessing. He will be missed. I and my wife Melanie extend our sympathy to Shiela and family. Larry Joe and Melanie Shields
I met Billy when I was 22 years old. I owe my career to Billy, as he spent countless hours teaching me skills and passing on knowledge that would help me to become an Engineer in the Electronics field. He helped me set-up my first PC and taught me how to use it in the early 1990’s. I will never forget his demeanor and persistance towards helping me to achieve such lofty goals that I thought were out of my reach. He saw in me something that I did not and pressed me towards success at every turn. I did not always make it easy for him, but he stuck by me. I am a better person and Engineer for having met him. Thanks for being a positive part of my life. My wife Beth and I extend our warmest sympathies to Billy and Sheila’s families during this time. I am so glad that I got the chance to visit with you guys during your last trip to Az. this year. I will truly miss Billy and will also remember his special brand of humor that was always present no matter what the situation. Frank Insana