Bobby "Bob" Wayne Parish

Bobby “Bob” Wayne Parish, a cherished individual known for his kind, loving, caring and humorous personality, left us on September 22, 2024.

Bob was born on June 26, 1944, to Clyde Parish and Mattie Zell (Brown) Parish in Claiborne Parish, La.

Bob married wife Bonnie (Briggs) Parish on December 13, 2007 in Las Vegas. Bob has one daughter Patti Kaminski and two grandchildren, Kassidi Kaminski and Kolton Kaminski from previous marriage. He also has one son Michael Gould and one granddaughter, Halle Gould through his marriage to Bonnie.

Bob graduated from Summerfield High School in Summerfield, La., in 1962. After graduation, he moved to Downey, Ca., and went to work for family in the industrial valve business. Later years, he moved to Houston, Tx., and established his own valve business with partner Henry Schmidt, B&H Valve Company, in 1974. He started breeding Brahman Cattle in 1976 when he bought a ranch in Weimar, Tx. 

Bob sold the valve company, retired in 2006 and moved to the Ranch full time. He continued with his passion in cattle operation until his death.

You could find Bob cruising with his wife, Bonnie or friend, Jim Baumgarten as well as golfing with Jim and Wendell Schronk, and many other friends. He enjoyed anything to do with cattle on the ranch and riding around the property on his buggy with his dog sidekicks, Roscoe and Baxter. Bob loved spending time with his granddaughter, Halle and bonus grandchildren, Scarlett, Quinn, and Brecken. He was an avid sports fan but his true passion was watching anything LSU. Although he did not graduate from LSU, he was the ultimate fan. Bob was a member of Weimar United Church, member of the Brotherhood of Weimar United Church and past member of Weimar Lions Club. After many years of dedication to American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA), he was honored in February 2024 to be inducted into the ABBA Hall of Fame.

Bob was preceded in death by his brother, James Allen Parish and mother, Zell Parish. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Briggs) Parish and her son, Michael Gould; brothers, Roger Parish and wife Linda, and Ed Parish; sister, Nila Johnson; daughter, Patti Kaminski; three grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, 10 am at Weldon Baptist Church, 15059 Highway 2 Alt, Bernice, La 71222 with services that began at 11 am, officiated by Pastor Neil Everett. Graveside services were held directly after funeral commences at Weldon Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Adam Parker, Bubba Parish, Derek Naquin, Mike Hollenshead, Nolan Parish, and Zach Naquin.

Honorary Pallbearers: Coleman Locke, Eugene Mikes, Jim Baumgarten, Jim Williams, Kenneth Krizak, Marcus Shackelford, Ron Brown, Wendell Schronk, and Dina Weil.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Homer Chapel (318) 927-6110