David Harry Parish

David was born to Harry and Beverly Parish on June 27, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia. From an early age David was fascinated by airplanes and air travel, so it was no surprise to his friends and family when he vigorously pursued a career with Eastern Airlines starting on the bottom rung as a ramp service baggage handler where his dedication and passion for aviation led to a management position. Eastern went out of business in 1991 after struggling for years to survive the creation of low-cost carriers and numerous airline mergers caused by the deregulation of commercial aviation. A global ground service company hired David to manage ground handling for several international airlines after Eastern’s demise, and later he took his first job outside of aviation as a Mortgage Officer. But the Siren Song of aviation was too alluring for him to resist and he answered the call during his retirement by joining Tastefully Yours, an aircraft catering company servicing private and corporate aircraft based at airports throughout greater Atlanta; and, he applied his knowledge and wide aviation network of friends and associates to create a successful side-business as a Location Scout for TV and movie producers needing an aviation setting.

During his time with Eastern David enjoyed taking advantage of the generous travel benefits available to him by visiting interesting cities and points of interest with his beloved son and daughter. In his spare time David was a huge fan of Georgia Tech sports teams – a daunting loyalty given the school’s less than sterling record during his adult years, but his allegiance was unwavering.

David is survived by his children Stacie Osmus (Terrell) and Blake Parish (Kellie); his grandchildren AnnMarie, Cooper, Connor and Tatum; his stepson Jess Burdette (Casey); and their children Oliver and Madelyn. He is also survived by his brother and best friend Steve Parish (Kaye) and his nieces Leslie Parish and Brooke Parish. He was very much loved by his family, and he was very proud of all his grandchildren.

Deceased are his father, Harry Parish; his mother Beverly Jane Parish; and his younger brother Jay Scott Parish.

A stuffy funeral did not seem the right way to honor David, so please come, share, nosh and celebrate in a way befitting his laid-back, casual style sharing stories and memories about his life. Please join his family for an open house celebration of life at: Barn Booze n Bites, 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, 770-338-6992 on November 8th between 12:30 to 3pm. All friends and family welcome!

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Georgia Tech Flying Club https://yellow-jacket-flying-club-inc.square.site/product/donation/1?cs=true&cst=custom