Terrence Parrish

Obituary A time to be born: Terrence Parrish was born on December 11, 1979 to parentage of Mrs. Miriam Parrish and the late Frank Parrish Jr. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A time to grow: Terrence received his education in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was an active member of the school band, ROTC, and football team. He was a member of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dukes, where he served in the Junior Choir. Terrence was a Dynamic Business owner and entrepreneur. He jumpstarted a flooring business, then later launch “Megalo Tires” in Deerfield Beach FL. His Last venture was a small engine repair business where he repaired motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATV’s. He successfully continued this business until his untimely passing. A time to love: Terrence was united in Holy Matrimony on April 7, 2017 to Chekala Jackson. He became a member of Coastal Community Church under the leadership of Pastor TJ McCormick, where he served as a member of the First Impressions Team. He leaves loving memories to cherish with wife Chekala Parrish of Margate, FL., and his children Juliana Parrish of Tamarac, FL., Jaiven and Jaxon Parrish of Margate, FL., his Mother, Miriam Parrish of Margate, FL., Stepfather C. Louis of Margate, FL., Mother in-law Hessie Littlejohn of Pompano Beach, FL., His Sisters Tiffany Parrish (6 kids) of Gainesville, FL., Melissa Civil (3 kids) of Coconut Creek, FL., Gail Parrish (3 kids) of Fort Lauderdale, FL., Erika Gibson of Deerfield Beach, FL., Monica Washington (2 kids) of Pompano Beach, FL., His brothers, Alfonso Gibson (2 kids) of Fort Lauderdale FL., and Jasper Moreland (5 kids)of Pompano Beach, FL., Sister in Law Evelyn Jackson, Brother in Law Ronald Benson Jr. A time to rejoice: Terrence departed this life on Thursday September 17,2020. He was a “TRUE” definition of Friend, Brother, Husband, and Son. Terrence was the type of person who would befriend anyone with out judgement. He was a gentle giant and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Terrence was also the type of person that if he felt that hurt or offended you in any way, he would say, “I’m sorry, But you still love me though right?” Terrence had a big heart, and beautiful smile and he would be severely missed. We don’t wait and mourn as those without hope for we know that to be absent from this body is to be present with the lord.

Terrence Parrish

December 11, 1979 - September 17, 2020