Lee Roy Parrott

Celebration of Life for Lee Roy Parrott

Today, we celebrate the life of Lee Roy Parrott — a man whose dedication was to God, family, service, and love for all. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, provider, protector, and leader.

Lee entered this world on August 20, 1938, in Noblesville, IN, and transitioned on December 10, 2025, peacefully. He was lovingly raised by his parents, Howard Walden and Margaret E. Parrott. From an early age, he grew up with a natural drive to become a soldier. As soon as he could, Lee joined the Marines at the age of 17.

He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in multiple sites around the world before going to Quantico, Virginia, and rising to the rank of a Master Sergeant. During the Vietnam War, Lee was awarded by the President of the United States the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism. After nearly thirty years of honorable service, Lee brought his discipline and leadership into every part of his life that followed.

Lee always demonstrated clear thinking and the ability to manage people in business. After retiring from the USMC, he started as a Sales Associate and was successfully promoted to General Manager for Peerless Cleaners. He was also a Corrections Officer for the District of Columbia Youth Center in Lorton, Virginia, where letters of recommendations stated he was extremely successful in working with others and reliable in all situations. Lastly, Lee started as an Operator for Copperweld Steel Mill and became the Superintendent in a short period of time. After working for Copperweld for a number of years, he retired. His ability to always climb the ladder successfully is a testament to his hard work, intelligence, and perseverance. He was always respected for his dedication and steady hand in leadership, and taking away trusting and loving friendships that would last a lifetime.

Although Lee was a great Marine and career man, he was an even better family man and friend. Anyone in his presence for five minutes would be a friend for life. A union with Carol Smith produced four loving children. A son, Michael Parrott, daughters Lynne Flournoy, Jennifer Jones, and Pamela Jones. Later in life, he married Donna Workman (deceased) and helped raise and love two bonus daughters, Karla Williams (deceased) and Daphne Workman. He has 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren who will continue his legacy.

For those who knew Lee, it was impossible to miss his love for sports and Westerns! Especially the Pittsburgh Steelers! You knew not to call or bother him on Sunday if the Steelers were playing. He loved football but was an avid fan of all sports. Lee spent many years playing golf in leagues and visiting different golf courses across the nation. You were likely to hear the phrase “drive for show and putt for dough” when he was on the golf course. Not a day would go by without tuning into Grit TV and watching a good Western that he had likely seen at least 10 times. He loved to travel, even if it meant driving cross country in a big red station wagon, no air and pleather seats in the early seventies. Lee found joy in life!

He is survived by his 5 loving children, 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, sisters Esther Strong, Stephanie Rent, and brothers Bronson Lightford (Ernestine), Robert Lightford (Glenda), W. Keith Parrott (Sonya), and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, wife (Donna Parrott), daughter (Karla Williams), and three sisters, Frances Caruthers, Barbara Tevis, and Betty Bowlds.

He will be remembered for his laughter, his wisdom, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

In memory of Lee, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans organizations that reflect his courage and commitment to service.

A very special thanks to the staff at Castleton Health Care for providing excellent, loving care for our loved one, Lee Roy Parrott.