Jack W. Parrent Jr.

Jack Parrent Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Jack William Parrent Jr., 60, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at Mary Immaculate Hospital. He was born in Lexington, Va., and had lived on the Peninsula most of his life. Jack was a Naval Architect at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. He was formerly a procurement officer with John J. McMullen & Associates. He was an avid sailor and the chairman of the Junior Sailing Program at the Warwick Yacht & Country Club and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He formerly served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Parrent Sr. and Elizabeth Parrent. He is survived by his loving daughters, Jessica and Paige Parrent and their mother, Heather L. Ford, all of Newport News; his beloved companion, Kelly Everett of Newport News; his sister, Cynthia Sharman of New Kent; two nieces and many family and friends. Also, his dog, Bear. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Weymouth Funeral Home by Rev. Sharon Flynn. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and at the family home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2101 Executive Dr., P.O. Box 21, Hampton, VA 23666 or the WYCC Junior Sailing Program, 400 Maxwell Lane, Newport News, VA 23606.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Parrent

7 Entries

Gene and Ida Paxton

April 23, 2003

Cindy, Ed and Patsy have been keeping us posted. We are so sorry to hear about Jack's untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -- Ida and Gene

Pam Kidd

April 16, 2003

CAPTAIN JACK

We've all called him many things, I'm sure this fact is true

How will we fill the void he's left,

we haven't got a clue.

He'd use his intellect and wit, to work most any crowd

I think that we would all agree he lived life loud and proud

We women loved his gift of flirt, oh with our hearts he'd toy,

as for his Buds, I know they'd say he's just a "good ole boy"

The first one to the party, the last one off to bed

you knew that you could count on him and Johnny Walker Red

Oh he could be opinionated and sometimes make a fuss

And dare you ever sailed with him, you've surely heard him cuss.

He never met a stranger on that you could depend

he'd seek you out and make you feel you always had fit in

What you saw, is what you got, to him each day was new

One thing we will never doubt, his friendship was true blue!

Our Captain Jack has sailed off to a place that we can't see

A place where he can sail all day; so peacefully and free

Lord wrap your arms around him, where we wish ours could be

Help us trust your unknown plan and release our grief to Thee

Bless us with your gift of love, let our imbalance calm

Let us believe we're one with you and accept thy will's been done

All this in mind we must move on, for that would be Jack's wish,

and though he wouldn't say so,

I know he's glad he's missed

And though we know no other could ever fill his space

Let's finish how he'd want it,

AND PARTY AT HIS PLACE!!

4/13/03

Thomas Ashby

April 14, 2003

I am sorry to hear about Jack. We knew each other for many years. He will be missed.

Doug Hoadley

April 13, 2003

Was terribly saddened to hear of the demise of Jack W. Parrent, Jr. We met only several years ago at the offices of JJMA,INC. and became immediate friends. I thoroughly enjoyed our noon-hour lunches at the various eateries in the area while listening to the accomplishments of his twin daughters, Jessica and Paige. No two girls could ever have had a father who loved them more or was more proud of them. Rest in peace, dear friend.

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AL HAYS

April 13, 2003

SO SAD TO READ IN THE NEWS TODAY THAT JACK HAS PASSED ON. HE WAS A FRIEND OF MANY YEARS AGO IN THE DESIGN SECTION OF NNSDDCO. THE LORD WILL BLESS AND KEEP HIM AND COMFORT HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF STRESS.

Debbie Easterling

April 13, 2003

I am so sorry to have heard of Jack's passing. I worked with Jack for many years at John J. McMullen. He was such a great person and I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with his family.

Joyce & Bob Dick

April 12, 2003

We were deeply saddened to see in the Daily Press this morning the passing of Jack. He was a long-time next door neighbor and friend. Our thoughts, prayers and love are extended to his family, especially his beautiful daughters, Jessica and Paige during this very difficult time.

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