Michael Joseph Parrish, age 60 of Livingston was born August 4, 1951, in Houston, Texas and passed away on August 2, 2012 in Livingston, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.

Michael is survived by his mother, Elfrieda Parrish of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-n-law, Gerald and Jean Ann Parrish of Pasadena, Texas; brother, Randall Parrish of Livingston, Texas; sister, Kathaleen Riley of Livingston, Texas; 5 nieces and nephews and numerous other family and friends.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, Carlton L. Parrish; wife, Janet Parrish; and sister, Theresa Parrish.

Michael was very good natured and outgoing who loved people. He graduated from Pasadena High School and went to San Jacinto College in Deer Park for a term. He and his wife, Janet lived in Dallas area and then Farmersville. He moved back to his home territory in October, 2011. He was overjoyed to be back with much of his family. Michael was head of maintenance at a couple of apartment complexes and then moved on to electrical work with a wire manufacturing company. He hurt his shoulder and had become disabled from work. He loved his ham radio and the many friends he made. He had many interests and will be missed by all.