Ralph "Chief" Parrott Obituary
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Submitted by Dick Estel DickEstel@att.net
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Born in Seminole OK on December 27, 1920, Ralph passed away
on February 26,
2002, in Fresno CA at the age of 81. He joined the Fresno 
Bee in 1956, where
he was a printer until his retirement in January of 1983.

Ralph entered the U.S. Army in 1942, and served his country
in WWII. He saw
action in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and Central Europe.

Ralph will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grand-
father,
great-grandfather, and friend to many.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Reba; son, Ron
Parrott and
his wife, Pamela; grandchild Jennifer Gatley and her husband,
Michael;
great-grandchildren Jacob, Hanna and Ethan Gatley; brother
Arnold Parrott,
and sister Dessie Jennings.

Graveside services were held at the Clovis District Cemetery 
on Friday,
March 1. The family asked everyone to wear a smile and bring
a story to
share in celebration of Ralph's life.