He grew up in College Park, Georgia and attended Georgia State University. After three years, Dr. Parrott was accepted into dental school at Emory University in Atlanta. After graduating from Emory University School of Dentistry, he went back to Emory as a part time instructor at the dental school. He opened a family practice in Riverdale, Georgia directly out of school. After practicing in Riverdale for 30 years, he moved his practice to Fayetteville for 5 years.