James Albert Parrott, II of Fitzgerald, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Dorminy Medical Center. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 12, from 5 PM until 7PM, at the Parrott residence, 146 Franklin Avenue, Fitzgerald Georgia. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 11 AM, at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald.
James “Jim” Parrott was born on March 24, 1939, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, to Grace and Lauren Parrott. He was named after his grandfather, James Albert Parrott, who was a founding father of the Colony City and originator of Standard Supply Company (est. 1916). Jim’s father, Lauren Parrott, and uncle, Harold Parrott, continued operation of the business until Jim took over operations and ran the business for over 50 years. Today, Standard Supply Co. is operated by Palmer Parrott (4th generation).
Jim attended public schools in Fitzgerald through the 10th grade transferring to The Darlington School in Rome, Georgia, where he graduated with honors in 1957. He entered Emory University, later transferring to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida where he graduated in 1962 with a B.S. Degree from the School of Business. He was an avid Seminole fan and was affiliated with Kappa Alpha Fraternity at both Emory University and Florida State University.
His military career began when he entered the United States Naval Reserves, serving aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, CVAN-65 (6th Fleet). During this time, he was involved in two Mediterranean Tours and the Cuban Blockade Crisis.
After two years of active service, he returned to Fitzgerald to begin his lifelong career at The Standard Supply Company. He married Connie Munn from Port St. Joe, Florida, in 1967 and they welcomed two sons: Palmer and Payton.
Jim was a promoter of Fitzgerald and spent a lifetime helping others in the community. He was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church where he began his scouting activities with Methodist Scout Troup 758. He earned the Eagle Scout Award and later served as chairman of the BSA Eagle Advancement Committee for 15 years for the five-county area of Ben Hill, Irwin, Coffee, Atkinson and Jeff Davis. He was later awarded the “Silver Beaver Award” for his encouragement to youth of the importance of scouting.
He was a founding member of Community Bank of Fitzgerald, serving on the Board of Directors for many years until earning his Director Emeritus status. He was a member of the Fitzgerald Rotary Club for over 20 years and during that time was named “Paul Harris Fellow”. He served the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce for many years as a member and on the Board of Directors.
Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie Munn Parrott; his sons: Palmer (Angela) of Fitzgerald and Payton Parrott of Palm Harbor, Florida. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Payton and Tripp Parrott of Palm Harbor, Florida and Parks Parrott of Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Lauren Parks Parrott.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials, may send them to the Boy Scouts of America or to a charity of the donor's choice.