Harold Parrish

Harold Dwane Parrish, 93, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1931 in Hope, New Mexico to James and Flara Parrish.

He married Bonnie Needham Parrish on July 4, 1951. Harold was drafted into the Marines and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.

Harold loved to travel. He and Bonnie went on many mission trips to Mexico with Trinity Temple Assembly of God and Carlsbad First Assembly of God, where they built churches, homes and had out-door evangelistic meetings. Harold was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the summer vacations to Vallecito Lake in Colorado.

Saved at an early age, Harold was steadfast in his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, sharing his witness both in word and deed. He loved being a Sunday School teacher and served the church in any capacity that was needed. He was dedicated to his church, Harvest Fellowship, and was honored to serve on the board of deacons as an elder.

After Bonnie's death in 2000, Harold married Barbara Dorwart on December 28, 2000. He and Barbara loved to travel to see family all over the country, gardening, and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Dorwart Parrish, of Santaquin, Utah; his sister, Peggy Weatherford of Collierville, TN; daughter, Cheri Monk and her husband, Charlie, of Tijeras, NM; son, Dwane Parrish and his wife, Rhonda, of Artesia, NM; step-son Nate Dorske and his wife, Mindee, of Santaquin, Utah; Grandchildren - Amanda O'Doherty and her husband, Daniel; Brandon Parrish and his wife, Kim; Tiffany Clements and her husband, Danny; Nathan Monk and his wife, Katie; Great Grandchildren - Conner O'Doherty, Kaeden O'Doherty, Gavin O'Doherty, Gabriella Clements, Kellen Clements, Charlotte Clements, Griffin Monk, Oliver Monk, Rylee Parrish, Madison Parrish, Jackson Dorsky, Reed Dorsky and Elenor Dorsky; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Bonnie Parrish, his great granddaughter, Joy Lynn Clements; his mother and father, brothers Bill, Thurman, Leonard, Dale, F.M. (Jiggs) and sisters, Joyce and Joan.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday February 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Fellowship in Artesia.