Lynn Claxton Parrish, age 84, of Rockwood, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Roane Medical Center. Lynn was a man who loved God and country. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force with 22 years of service, and proudly served in Vietnam during his time in service. Although Lynn kept to himself most of the time, he was a member of the American Legion Post 50 in Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Dennis, and Obera Parrish.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Edna Janet Parrish of Rockwood; daughter: Lisa (Robert) Fetner of Cleveland, Tennessee; grandson: Matthew (Caitlin) Fetner of Cleveland, Tennessee; great-grandson: Jackson Lynn Fetner of Cleveland, Tennessee; and brothers: Arnold Parrish of Huntsville, Alabama and James Parrish of Alexander City, Alabama.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 11 until 11:30 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Roane Memorial Gardens with grandson Matthew Fetner officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force and the Roane County Honor Guard. In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Operation Honor Guard to support local honor guards for veterans. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.