Jerry Owen Parker Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Owen Parker (Jonesboro, Arkansas), who passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, C. O. Parker and Winnifred Parker (Yarbrough); his sons, Tony Blake Parker and Bruce Randall Parker; and his wives, Elissa Parker (Clamon) and Virginia Parker.
He is survived by: his children, Diane Hicks (Joe) of Jonesboro, AR, Scott Knight (Stephanie) of Camden, AR and Michelle Rice (Bud) of Camden, AR.; his grandchildren, Jessica Baker (Jon) of Jonesboro, AR, Leia Hickmott (Lee) of El Dorado, AR, Baylie Self (Connor) of Locust Bayou, AR, Clay Singleton (Lauren) of El Dorado, AR, Ryan Parker of South Dakota, Crystal Parker of Austin, TX, Jordan Knight (Cara) of Little Rock, AR, Morgan Heath (Austin) of Tempe, AZ and Carrington Knight of Tomball, TX.; and his brother Robert Parker of Camden, AR.. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Central Baptist Church (3707 Harrisburg Rd Suite 1205, Jonesboro, AR 72404). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bethesda Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the future church plant in Columbia, Missouri through Central Baptist Church.
