Jerry Parker

Jerry Parker, age 80, of Mt Ida passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 15, 2023. Jerry was born

March 13, 1943, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Billy and Odean Parker.

Jerry grew up in Carlisle and was a proud member of the 1960 Carlisle football team, which was the

undefeated state champion. As a young man, Jerry loved sports and was an exceptional dancer. He

became a skilled carpenter, who worked for the carpenter’s union in Little Rock and Hot Springs for

many years. He was very talented and loved remodeling. He built the home he lived in with his wife

and helped his daughters with various renovations to their homes. He was always there to help when

needed. Jerry was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. You could always find him in the woods

hunting for deer and turkey. He would spend a lot of time roaming the woods and setting up stands,

preparing for the next hunting season. He loved sitting at his cabin watching the deer that would come

by to visit.

Jerry leaves behind his wife Jo Anna Parker, whom he loved dearly; his two daughters, Nanette Belford

(Scotty) of Hazen, Candy Straus of Stuttgart, who were the apple of his eye; a son Andy Hill of Hazen, a

sister Sandra Shock of Bryant, and a special nephew Todd Parker (Tammy) of Benton. He also leaves

eight grandchildren: Parker Aycock (Brittany) of Slovak, Taylor Aycock of Dallas; Dakota Aycock

(Ashleigh), Maverick Aycock, and Austin Hill, all of Hazen; Colton Rutherford (Britni), Mary Grace Straus

and Kit Straus of Stuttgart, and four great grandchildren: Rhett Aycock, Knox Aycock, Bo Rutherford, and

Lincoln Hill. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William Parker, and a step-daughter

Tracey Hill.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Service in Mt. Ida. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com