Robert A. “Chip” Parron, 80, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away on July 7, 2023 after suffering from a long illness. He was the son of the late Garland W. Parron and Ethel Haste Hewitt. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Parron Strayer.
Mr. Parron retired from a long career that he loved as a licensed optician. He began working in optics at the age of 18 and continued in that profession until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Meredith Irvin Parron; two sons, Robert Chad Parron and his wife Holly, and Charles Brian Clifton; three grandsons; four sisters; two brothers; as well as aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday September 2, 2023 at Providence Evangelical Friends Church 5340 Providence Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23464.