Jack Ray Parrish

Jack Ray Parrish, 73 of Mulberry, Arkansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born July 13, 1952 in Mulberry, Arkansas to Sam William Parrish and Bonnie Cowan Parrish. Jack was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. A man of faith and a member of Fern Assembly of God. He was a member of River Valley Golf. He loved the outdoors and found great joy in fishing, hunting, golfing, and took great pride in his garden. Jack truly loved his family and cherished every moment of backyard ball games, watching his grandchildren jumping on hay bales, fishing and hunting with them. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback football and baseball fan and spent many years coaching little league baseball in Mulberry. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charlie Jay Parrish, Terry Lynn Parrish, and Jerry Glynn Parrish; and one sister, Betty Kirby. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Sue Huggins Parrish; one son, Shawn Parrish of Mulberry; one daughter, Amy Taylor and husband Buddy Ray of Mulberry; one sister, Robbie Jean Dunn of Mulberry; six grandchildren, Jacob Edward Edge and wife Madison of Rudy, Arkansas, Caleb William Edge of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dylan Ray Parrish of Mulberry, Matthew David Parrish of Mulberry, Kiran Mae Parrish of Nevada, and Graham Joseph Parrish of Nevada; and great grandchild, River Jade Edge and one on the way, Silas Jack Edge. . Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial Street in Ozark, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 29, 2025 at Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark, with Reverend Andy Johnson and Reverend Gerald Parrish officiating, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lower Jethro Road in Ozark. Serving as pallbearers will be Shawn Parrish, Caleb Edge, Buddy Ray Taylor, Matthew David Parrish, Jacob Edge, and Kasey Cady. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Henry, Neil Benham, and Calvin Treat. *If making donations, the family asks that donations be made to the Mauldin Ministries P. O. Box 140402 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014 and/or Preborn P.O. Box 78221 Indianapolis, Indiana 46278. To leave an online memorial visit www.shafferfuneralhomeweb.com

Jack Ray Parrish

July 13, 1952 - August 26, 2025