Jackie Dean "Jack" Parrish Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jackie Dean “Jack” Parrish, age 73, of Marion, IL passed away suddenly at 1:36 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018, in Herrin Hospital of Herrin, IL. He was born on Thursday, October 12, 1944, in Carbondale, IL the son of Elvis Dean and Mildred Faye (Burklow) Parrish. Jack attended school in Goreville and was a graduate of Goreville High School. He was united in marriage to Shirley Jean (Ray) Stamper on Saturday, December 10, 1994, in Portage, IN and together they have shared over 23 years of marriage. His working career was with Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights, IL for 30 years as a Die Setter until his retirement in June of 1995 at the age of 50. Jack was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle of Marion. He also was a member of Local Union No. 588 of Chicago Heights, IL. In his spare time he enjoyed watching basketball having been an avid Chicago Bulls fan and following all of his grandchildren’s many activities. He loved the many times his family gathered together and cherished the many memories that were created. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Shirley Jean Parrish of Marion; two children whom he loved and adored, daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Sue and Dave Cain of Valparaiso, IN; son and daughter-in-law, Marty Allen and Nancy Parrish of Beverly Hills, FL, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Denny and Alisa Parrish of Goreville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Donna Parrish and Thelma Parrish both of Phoenix, AZ; special nephew, Brian Parrish and his significant other, Jessica, of Marion; five step children whom he loved and treated as his own, Patricia Ann Vodrazka and her husband, Ben, of Scottsdale, AZ, Teresa Marie Blalock and her husband, Scott, of Hesperia, CA, Michelle Leanne Castellanos and her husband, Rick, of Marion and Stacey Jean Shell and her significant other, Robert Grable, of Huntington Beach, CA, and John David Renehan, Sr. and his wife, Denise, of Hobart, IN, twelve step grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren who he also loved and treated as his own; father-in-law, Kenneth L. Ray and his wife, Sue, of Willard, MO; sister-in-law, Judith Elaine Ramel of Springfield, MO; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth David Ray of Elkland, MO and Lonnie Lloyd Ray and his wife, Sherry, of Marshfield, MO, other extended family, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sherry Durham; six brothers, Kenneth Deon Parrish, William Ray Parrish, Bobby Joe Parrish, Carl “Tubby” Parrish, Max Parrish, and John Wayne Parrish who passed away as an infant and step son, Jerome Henry Renehan, III. Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The time of visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th, at the funeral home. During the visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute was presented to the family and friends and featured special people, places, and events of Jack’s life. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018, with Rev. John Burnett presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Linda Burnett. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” “I’ve Got a Mansion,” “He Touched Me,” all by Elvis Presley, “Don’t Overlook Salvation” by Ricky Van Shelton, and “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston. Special comments of memory were presented by Donna Parrish and James Utley. Interment followed in Cana Cemetery located of north of Goreville, IL. Those serving as pallbearers were Daniel Kettwig, Deric Kettwig, Josh Parrish, Luke Parrish, Dave Cain, John Renehan Sr., and John Renehan Jr. Following the graveside committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Full Gospel Tabernacle” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Jackie Dean "Jack" Parrish

October 12, 1944 - September 1, 2018