Richard Joseph Parolli

Richard Joseph Parolli Clarksdale, MS Richard Joseph Parolli, 78, a retired farmer and Manager of Helena Chemical, died March 31, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Oxford. Visitation is Thursday April 3, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Clarksdale, MS. Funeral services are 2:00 P.M. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Clarksdale, MS with burial in the Oakridge Cemetery. Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS is handling the arrangements.
Richard, a husband, a dad, a grandfather, a friend. Never shying away from hard work on the farm, Richard learned at an early age how to be tough, strong, and provide for his family. Despite his intimidating size and appearance, the moment Richard smiled and laughed, you knew you had met someone with a heart of gold.
Richard loved to be outdoors. Whether putting on his cowboy boots to ride his horse Mary, buckling up his chaps and hopping on the back of his Harley, or throwing on his ball cap to spend the day watching his grandkids sporting events he knew how to enjoy his free time. He loved to hunt, to fish, to water ski on the lake, and he shared that love with his boys. Richard loved a good time, spending time with his family was his happy place, he also enjoyed playing cards with friends, and let's not forget his love of the dance floor. Richard really knew how to cut a rug.
Richard was loved by many and will be missed by all. We love you Richard, Dad, Pop! Survivors include: His wife Patti Azbill Parolli, sons Jason (Cindy) Parolli of Hernando, Ms. Landon (Jamie) Parolli of Gulfport,Ms., sister Betty Barbieri of Clarksdale, Ms and Cousin Fred Fredrick. Grandchildren Dominic Parolli, Charlie Parolli, Vincent Parolli, Colton Parolli, Miela Parolli. Preceded in death by his parents Sam and Louis Maffei Parolli ; Aunt Katherine Maffei. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Richard, please visit our Tree Store.