William Nathaniel Parrott

WILLIAM NATHANIEL PARROTT, JR.of Chester, MD, retired educator and a man who gave so much of himself and touched the lives of so many died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. He was 81. William Nathaniel Parrott, Jr., son of the late, William and Mae Parrott, was born May 20, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended the Baltimore public schools, graduating from Douglass High School in 1946. In 1952, he successfully completed Coppin State Teachers College receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland and later a Certificate of Advanced Study from Johns Hopkins University. Before starting his professional career, he served in an administrative office with the 7th Army Headquarters in Germany for two years. “Bill”, as he was fondly known to his family and friends, began his educational career in the Baltimore City school system as a classroom teacher, demonstration teacher, principal and administrator in various capacities in the central office. After twenty years of service, he transferred to the Baltimore County school system where he served as administrator of special and federal programs until retirement in 1984. Three years prior to retirement, Mr. Parrott and his wife moved to Kent Island on the Eastern Shore preparing for days of retirement. Being a person of varied professional and personal interest, Mr. Parrot assumed a number of leadership roles with organizations including Association of School Business Officials, various Teacher’s Associations, Commission on Aging, Queen Anne’s County Library Board, Adult Day Care Foundation, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Kent Island Civic Confederation, Maryland Cooperative Extension Services, and the American Association of Retired Persons (local and national). A dedicated churchman, Mr. Parrott attended St. James Church until after moving to the Eastern Shore where he then became affiliated with Christ Episcopal Church on Kent Island. He worked on various committees and also held position of Senior Warden. In addition, he volunteered playing the organ prior to the early service. Despite his busy schedule with his family, church and community, he still had time for hobbies. He was interested in photography, music, the theatre, reading, traveling and the computer. Bill always found time for helping others. People who knew Bill found him to be loyal, dependable, and caring. Whatever the task, he could always be counted upon to accomplish it with interest and skill. Throughout his life, he received numerous awards and certificates in appreciation for his exceptional volunteer services. Leaving to cherish wonderful memories of him are his loving wife, Camilla, two children from a previous marriage, Angela Thomas of Baltimore, MD and Wayne Parrott of Baltimore, MD and their spouses, Melvin and Frances, four grandchildren, Niquita Lyles, Nathaniel Parrott, Sedgwick Williams, Jr. and Jacqueline Henry and her spouse Morris Henry, Sr, four great grandchildren, Joshua Dorsey and Enza Williams and Morris Henry, Jr. and Javaar Lyles, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, a host of cousins and numerous other relatives and countless friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Stevensville, MD. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, PA 106 Shamrock Road Chester, MD 21619, 410-643-2226. Interment will be Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:00 am in Arbutus Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society Talbot County Unit, P.O. Box 1306, Easton MD 21601.

William Nathaniel Parrott

May 20, 1928 - January 2, 2010