of New Blaine, AR

September 27, 1933 - November 4, 2023

Howard C. (Bill Jack) Parker, 90, of New Blaine, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on September 27, 1933 in New Blaine to his parents, Harrison and Mrytle (Jones) Parker.

Bill Jack proudly served his country in Germany for the United States Army. He started working at a very young age helping his dad and older brother cut timber. He later worked in auto body repair for Gosnell in Russellville and Paris Ford where he later retired. He and his wife, Carolyn, raised parakeets for many years. He loved coon and deer hunting and fishing. He always was known to raise a large garden and cut many ricks of firewood for his entire family and many members of the community to enjoy. He was a devoted Christian, husband and father and was a valuable member of the Church of Christ in New Blaine. Anyone that new Bill Jack would be able to recall one of his lifetime stories because he had many and he will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four sister, Corrine Gunter, Velma Thayer, Ruby Jewell Chandler and Ila Mae Thomas; three brothers, Eugene, Carlin and Jimmy Parker and two infant siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn (Garrison) Parker; one daughter, Pamela Ann Binz and husband, Garry of New Blaine; one son, Bradford Parker and wife, Amy of New Blaine; 5 grandchildren, Bryan Binz, Jason Binz and wife, Amber, Jonathan Binz and wife, Jessica, Amanda Ungerank and husband, Wayne and Ben Parker and wife, Mollie; 9 great-grandchildren, Annabelle Binz, Caroline Binz, Emersyn Binz, John Parker Binz, Payton Ungerank, Maddie Ungerank, Jackson Ungerank, John Luke Parker and James Eli Parker and his great neice, Judy (Garrison) Valenti.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Church of Christ in New Blaine, officiated by Bro. Darien Downs. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Binz, Jason Binz, Jonathan Binz, Ben Parker, Payton Ungerank and Wayne Ungerank.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jiggs Garrison, Ralph Sills, Jim Kay, Paul Carothers, Charles Carothers, J.L. Martin, Larry Miller and all of his friends from the Dinner Bucket.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com