Benjamin L. Parrish, 80

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Benjamin L. Parrish, 80, of Chester, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 11:15 am at St. Ann's Healthcare Center in Chester, IL.

He was born to George Reuben and Claudia Irene (nee: Johnson) Parrish on October 17, 1930 in Chester, IL.

Ben was a retired correctional transportations officer for Menard Correctional Center.

He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and served from 1948 to 1952. He was a member of VFW Post #3553 of Chester, the American Legion Alva Courier Post #487 and Teamsters.

Survivors include: 1 Son: Jason Parrish; 3 Daughters: Kim (Terry) Absher, Misty Parrish, Sara Torres; 16 Grandchildren: Matthew Parrish, Gavin Parrish, Bailey Parrish, Madeline Parrish, Lindsey Jungewaelter, Brad Parker, Brandi Throop, Ericca Absher, Ryan Gearhart, Kailyn Ferrell, Maleia Ferrell, Brayden Parrish, Quinton Parrish, Keegan Hall, Evan Torres and Vance Torres 2 Great Grandchildren: Morgan Throop and Taylor Throop; 2 Sisters: Linda Lindenberg, Connie (John) Grob; 6 Nieces & Nephews: Pat (Jenelle) Knowles, Paul (Becky) Grob, Andy Grob, Susie Jones, Pam (Rick) Dishman, Jyl Longtin; Many Great Nieces & Nephews; Many Great Great Nieces & Nephews.

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister - Annabelle Knowles, 1 Brother - Kinney Parrish, 3 Great Grandchildren - Scotty Murdock, Madison Murdock and Natalyn Murdock.

Funeral Service were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL

Officiating: Rev. Ted Hartley

Visitation was held Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL

Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Illinois

Memorials: Disabled American Veterans

To view this obituary and sign the register book visit www.pmfh.net.