Gerald Steven "Steve" Parish

Gerald Steven “Steve” Parish, 63, of Cabot passed away on October 23, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on August 18, 1960 to Gerald and Wanda (Elliott) Parish. He attended college at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville and earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He worked as a Professional Land Surveyor for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. An entrepreneur, he also owned and operated his own private venture, Parish Development. Steve met Sherri, the love of his life, in 1986. He always said he was so lucky to have her, but we all know they were both lucky to have each other. They were married on June 10, 1989, and were blessed with two sons: Gerald Zachary “Zach” Parish and Andrew Steven “Drew” Parish. A devoted father, Steve took immense pride in his children. With Drew, he explored America on the back of a motorcycle, creating cherished memories from Montana to North Carolina. He was equally invested in Zach’s projects on his hobby farm, always eager to lend a hand to raise a barn or build a fence. Steve was known for his great heart, and was a friend to all of God’s creatures. He held a special place for all the dogs he and Sherri collected over the years, each of which arrived at their doorstep in need and were never turned away. From Will, the black labrador that Steve had found injured, to Bear, who will miss him dearly, Steve’s gentle soul compelled him to show kindness to the most innocent amongst us. And let us not forget the others: Petey, Winston, Deano, Sammy, Harley, Snowball, and Buddy. In Heaven, Steve will know no shortage of four-legged friends, all of which are surely excited to see him again. Steve, who never met a stranger, made friends everywhere he went. And, to him, a friendship was lifelong – whether you liked it or not! In places as far-flung as Iowa, he’d meet long-lost friends in parking lots and gas stations. It was truly rare that he went anywhere without recognizing someone. Steve loved all his friends dearly, and made a genuine effort to stay in touch with them all. Steve will always be remembered for the love he held for his family, and his affinity towards anything with an engine. An avid biker, he loved riding his Harley-Davidson, and spent his free time showcasing his two antique Corvettes at car shows alongside his wife. And, of course, Steve will always be remembered for his love of ice cream. We couldn’t have asked for a better husband, son, brother, father, and friend. He was a great man and he will be missed by many. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him and whom he loved. Those left to remember him are his wife Sherri (Paul) Parish, his sons Gerald Zachary “Zach” (Rebekah) Parish and Andrew Steven “Drew” (Emily) Parish, his mother Wanda (Elliott) Parish, his brother Bruce Parish, his nephew Gerald Ross Parish, and many more family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Parish. In memory of Steve’s enormous love for dogs – and all animals – the family kindly requests that you donate to the Cabot Animal Shelter in his name. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, October 28th 2023 at 2:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 12:00 PM. Thereafter, interment will follow at Mountain Springs Cemetery in Cabot. Steve's funeral services will be live streamed via his Facebook page through Facebook Live, for those who are unable to attend. https://www.facebook.com/steve.parish.562 Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net

Gerald Steven "Steve" Parish

August 18, 1960 - October 23, 2023