Charles Wesley "Charlie" Parrott, III , 87, of Seminole, FL passed away on January 9th, 2022. Born on January 9th, 1935 in Charleston, SC. Charlie attended Rivers High School, and served in the US Marine Corps. Upon retiring from his career in Avionics, he invented and patented the Smart Carry Concealed Carry Holster. Smart Carry was a successful business for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Grills Parrott; mother, Emma Louise Fischer Conroy; and father, Charles W. Parrott, JR.

Charlie was loved dearly by his surviving wife of 10 years, Joan G. Herndon-Parrott. Also surviving is a son, Charles W. Parrott IV (Peanut) of Greer, SC; daughter, Crystal (Lisa) Parrott (Lisa-Bug) of Greenville, SC; and step-daughter, Alanna Rivers of Oregon. Surviving grand children include Tyler Kotewa, Chase Parrott, Josh Parrott, Morgan Waldon, and a great-granddaughter, Isabella Obonaga.

He enjoyed organic gardening and was the founder and President of The Piedmont Organic Movement in Greer, SC for many years. He was a firearm enthusiast, and had a passion for flying and building model airplanes, for which he has won many awards. His passion for Aviation took him to the heavens many times, and we can all take comfort in knowing that his final flight has taken him safely into the arms of the Lord.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject. org/donate

Charlie was loved and respected by many and will be missed dearly. A private memorial service will be held by his family in Greer, SC at a later date.