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Joe Parrott Obituary
He departed this life at John J. Pershing Veterans Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on February 22, 2026. He was 93 years old.
On June 16, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Geneva Holland. She was the love of his life and they were happily married for 69 years. She preceded him in death.
On November 14, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was inducted into the United States Army.
He transferred to the Army Reserve where he served for 8 years. During his time of service he received a Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, ROX Presidential Unit Citation, and Good Conduct Medal.
Joe was a very humble man. He was known for his gentle patient spirit. Everyone he met was treated with the same dignity.
In 1964, he was baptized at the Tyler Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a member of the Gideons. He truly loved the Lord.
He is survived by one son: Larry Parrott; one daughter: Linda Webster; one grandson; three great grandchildren; one great grandchild; and other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the H.S. Smith Funeral Chapel with Brother Troy Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.
H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of services.
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Don H Jones
February 26, 2026
My condolences. Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I knew him when he was the ginner at South Pemiscot Gin and I worked for Continential Gin Company in Memphis. He was a good man. My older brothers went to grade school with Joe at McCarty.
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February 23, 2026
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