Former Walker County Commissioner Roy Parrish Jr. died Tuesday at age 86.  He served in Walker County’s leadership role for twenty-four years and retired in 1996.

Parrish was elected sole commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary in 1972.  His accomplishments included building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the
first time and offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cora Ann Parrish; his daughter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga with burial to follow in the Chickamauga City Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 4 PM – 8 PM. Thursday.  Due to Covid-19, seating will be limited during the service.