Jerry "Malik" Parrott

Jerry "Malik" Parrott was born on August 4, 1966, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Rose Mae Bryant Parrott and Henry Parrott.
He received his education through the Plainfield school system and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1984.
Jerry worked as a Maintenance Worker in various medical facilities and, most recently, at Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
Jerry's zest for life was only matched by his love for dancing and his cherished family. His passion for dancing illuminated every room he entered, infusing each moment with rhythm and laughter adorned in his finest clothing, bedecked with jewelry, and always sporting his beloved cowboy hats and boots. But beyond the dance floor, Jerry was a beacon of love and connection, sharing an extraordinary bond with his nieces and nephew. Family gatherings were transformed into unforgettable celebrations, where Jerry effortlessly became the life of the party, spreading warmth and happiness to all. One of Jerry's favorite places to visit was Dave & Buster's, where he relished the fusion of arcade games and sports, bringing joy to his competitive spirit. Though Jerry carried the weight of a broken heart in his final days after the loss of his beloved partner whom he fondly called "Baby Doll" just three months prior, his passing marks a reunion of two souls destined to be together. Though his dance may have ended here on earth, the melodies of his spirit and the echoes of his laughter will forever resonate in the hearts of those touched by his radiant presence.
Jerry "Malik" Parrott suddenly departed this life on May 6, 2024, at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, at age 57. He was predeceased by his father, Henry Parrott; his brothers, Baby Boy Parrott, Frank Parrott, John Henry Parrott, and William Parrott; his sisters, Bernice Parrott, Mary Louise Lewis, and Jeannie Hill; and his devoted companion, Donna Marie Johnson.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, his mother, Rose Mae Parrott of Plainfield, NJ; his sisters, Rose Glasco of Newark, NJ, Ruthann Pickney of Newark, NJ, Juanita Nash (Todd) of Elizabeth, NJ, Louise Bass-Bounds (Dana) of St. Louis, MO, Diane Parrott of Plainfield, NJ, Irene Parrott of New Brunswick, NJ, and Betty Ann Parrott (Morris) of Piscataway, NJ; his brothers, Charlie Parrott of Elizabeth, NJ, Eddie Parrott of Kenilworth, NJ, and Richard Parrott of Plainfield, NJ and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.