Harry J. Parrish

Harry Jacob Parrish (February 19, 1922 – March 28, 2006) was a longtime member of the Virginia House of Delegates at the time of his death.^[1] Born February 19, 1922, Parrish served as a colonel in the United States Air Force from 1942 and 1946 before being elected to the town council of Manassas, Virginia in 1951. He held that position until 1963, when he was elected mayor; he served in that capacity until 1981. Parrish became a delegate in 1982. He was also chairman of the board of the Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, Inc.

Harry J. Parrish
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 50th district
In office January 12, 1983 – March 28, 2006
Preceded by	Dorothy McDiarmid Ken Plum Jack Rust
Succeeded by	Jackson Miller
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 23rd district
In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 Serving with Floyd Bagley & David Brickley
Preceded by	Elise B. Heinz
Succeeded by	Royston Jester III
Personal details
Born	Harry Jacob Parrish (1922-02-19)February 19, 1922 Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Died	March 28, 2006(2006-03-28) (aged 84) Manassas, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mattie Cannon
Alma mater	Virginia Tech (B.B.A.)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army United States Air Force
Years of service	1944–1971
Rank	Colonel
Unit	U.S. Army Air Corps U.S. Air Force Reserve
Battles/wars	World War II Korean War Vietnam War