Jack Francis Parsons Jr.
November 16, 1948 - January 3, 2021
Jack Francis Parsons, Jr., beloved son, brother, father, husband and friend, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021, at his home in Judsonia, AR., at the age of 72. Upon graduating from Bald Knob High School, Jack served in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He held the position of Forward Observer, and received the Army Accommodation Medal, Bronze Service Star, and the Expert Marksman badge. Jack was a loyal friend to so many, and he lived life in his own way, without fear. He was a true “Jack of all Trades”, mostly self-taught, always ready for and rarely refused a challenge. His absence will be greatly felt by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Martha (Peebles) Parsons of Augusta, AR; sister, Frances (Parsons) Murray of Little Rock, AR, son, Chad (Parsons) Ashburn of Bald Knob, AR; daughter, Rachel Stillwell of Batesville, AR; grandchildren, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Lyndsey, Garrett, Wyatt, Landon; great-grandchildren: Kayson, Harper, Morgan, Kaston, Britton, Geona; nephew, Scott Murray; niece, Shonaree (Murray) Michael; great-nephew; Grayson Michael; great-nieces; Giselle Michael, Kessler Murray; and his uncle, Alton Pollard of Beebe, AR. Jack was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jack F. Parsons, Sr. and Maxine (Pollard) Parsons. A graveside service will be held at Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Due to Covid 19 mask are required. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
Jack Francis Parsons, Jr., beloved son, brother, father, husband and friend, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021, at his home in Judsonia, AR., at the age of 72. Upon graduating from Bald Knob High School, Jack served in the U.S. Army,... View Obituary & Service Information