Winn Parker Rash II

July 29, 1948 - March 17, 2023

Obituary For Winn Parker Rash II

Winn “Parke” Parker Rash II ,74 , of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on March 17th 2023.

Parke was born on the 29th of July, 1948 to Betty and Winn Rash in Tampa, Florida. During his childhood he attended school and church with the Currence family, including Laura Scott, who he would later marry. Parke graduated from Chamberlin High School in 1966.

After graduation, he attended Montreat Anderson College in North Carolina. He later graduated with an Associates of Arts Degree from Hillborough Community College, then attended University of South Florida.

In 1972, Parke and Laura Scott became reacquainted, and they wed June 9, 1973. They would go on to have two daughters, Corley and Anna, and honorary daughter Annalee Hayes. Parke had a long career in sales. He spent 30 years as sales rep for various western wear and equestrian companies. Later in life he was a fleet sales manager for Chevrolet.

Parke was passionate about riding horses, Nascar races, and salt water fishing. He was also an avid reader.

Parke was predeceased by his parents Betty A Rash and Winn P Rash of Tampa,FL. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Laura Scott, and daughters Corley (Chris) Hughes of Clayton, NC, Anna (Tom) Bennett of Atlanta, GA, and Annalee (Chris) Hayes of Konnarock,VA. He leaves 7 grandchildren, Parker, Luke, and Anika Hughes, William, Vivienne, and Gabriel Bennett, and Finn Hayes. He is also survived by his sister Arden (David) Smith of Tampa FL, brother Brette (Linda) Rash, of Garland, TX, and 12 nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday April 29, 2023, at Cross Point Community Church, 1001 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC 27545. A light luncheon will be held at the church afterwards. The family invites everyone to wear their cowboy boots in honor of Parke.

Services

29 Apr

Memorial Service

11:00 AM

Cross Point Community Church 1001 Steeple Square Court Knightdale, North Carolina 27545 Get Directions »

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April 27, 2023

Libby Currence

Parke has been a source of joy, laughter, forgiveness, and caring at times when my girls and I have needed it most. Once, I was in his home, and I had lost sight of my precious autistic daughter. I found her leaning against Parke's chest as he sat on the stairs. He had his arm around her slight shoulders, and his head bent over hers as she snuggled into his neck. It was a living portrait of love. My other daughter enjoyed having meals at his home, getting to know him, laughing with him, and baking him a homemade carrot cake for his birthday. She could tell he was impressed, which meant so much to her. I remember the way he threw his head back when he laughed and how well he could tell a truly funny story. He could get me so tickled I would start wheezing. I remember some of those stories, and I think I always will. So here's to Parke Rash, a man who loved fishing, horses, neighbors, cookouts, babies, his family, and the life he lived well! We miss you.
April 20, 2023

Ty Tisinger

Parke, we are going miss you in the neighborhood. I remember your strong voice which I'm sure you used to great effect in church and the things you loved to do outdoors. God bless you.