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Tommy (Tom) Lee Parish, a longtime resident of Raytown, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 in St. Louis.

Tom was born on July 22, 1933 to the late Fred and Selma Parish, and was raised in Keiser, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Harding University and the University of Illinois. Tom served in the Finance Corps of the U.S. Army and retired after a long accounting career at Western Auto of Kansas City. He was an antiques collector and an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

He is survived by two nieces, Vicky (Danny) Goodson and Becky (Jim) Mills of New Madrid, MO, and a great nephew, Bobby (Lei Anne) Parish of St. Louis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Billy and Bobby Parish, as well as a special friend, Bill Orey.

Tom was a loving uncle and gentle soul who will be missed by all his family.

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600