Background
Parrish, Herbert Charles was born on October 8, 1919 in Jacksboro, Texas, United States. Son of Jake N. and Amy R. (Wilton) Parrish.
Parrish, Herbert Charles was born on October 8, 1919 in Jacksboro, Texas, United States. Son of Jake N. and Amy R. (Wilton) Parrish.
Bachelor of Science, North Texas State College, 1939. Master of Science, North Texas State College, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1955.
Instructor mathematics, Ohio State University, 1948-1949; assistant professor mathematics, N. Texas State University, 1949-1955; associate professor, N. Texas State University, 1955-1958; professor, N. Texas State University, 1958-1985; director department, N. Texas State University, 1958-1965; retired, N. Texas State University, 1985.
Served from ensign to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Lieutenant Commander Reserve. Member National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Mathematics Association American (chairman Texas section 1963-1964, section governor 1962-1965, Distinguished Service award 1990), American Mathematics Society, Sigma Xi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Edrie M. Talley, August 12, 1941. Children: Byron N., Norman W., Roberta J.