of Little Rock, AR
July 24, 1923 - December 24, 2005
EVANGELIST DR RUSSELL JACK PARCHMAN, 82, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2005. Jack was a faithful and humble servant of the Lord, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ for 55 years. After pastoring Baptist churches in Arkansas and Texas for more than a decade, he was called to full- time evangelism in 1963 and preached throughout the United States and abroad for the next 42 years. Much of Jacks evangelistic ministry took place in old-fashioned tent revivals. Those who had the privilege of hearing him preach will remember not only the substance of his sermons, but also the image of Jacks tall frame, silvery hair, and cowboy boots. Amen?!
Though only the Lord knows the full impact of Jack's ministry, his powerful presentation of the Gospel undoubtedly led thousands upon thousands to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. His ministry will continue through the lives of those influenced by his preaching, as well as through his extensive sermon tape ministry.
A long -time member of Victory Baptist Church in Benton, Jack was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Horner; stepfather, Hollis Horner, and a wife, Mary Nell Garth Parchman.
Jack is survived by his wife and fellow servant of the Lord, Ann Parchman; four daughters, Donna Pipkins of Redfield, Jackie Greer and her husband, Bud of North Little Rock, Becky Bird and her husband, Bill of Sherwood and Lori Drake and her husband, Pat of Jacksonville; one son, Scotty Bridges and his wife, Debbie of Troy, Montana; two sisters, Tommie Sue Buckley of Mobile, Alabama and Charlene Parchman Frank of South Carolina; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 28th at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock (501) 455-5800.
Funeral services will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 5386 Highway 67 South in Benton at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 29, 2005 with Dr. Ken Graham officiating.
Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Victory Baptist Church Building Fund, 5386 Highway 67 South, Benton, Arkansas 72015.
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25 Condolence(s)
Mike
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Living next door to Faith Baptist Temple, in Utica ny, I saw the Parchmans park their RV next door . They were here for about a week. The pastor made sure I attend their services. I bought one of Ann's CDs. Amazing people ! Mike Buehler
Kevin Mykeloff
Friday, December 23, 2016
Found some tapes of brother Jack, and just got done listening to his message, " the devil's soup bowl". I grew up going to Brother Jacks tent meetings, everytime he came to the owasso, Oklahoma area. He was a great man of God!
Darrel E. Allen
Monday, May 3, 2010
Bro. Jack was one of the last old time Tent Evangelist in the USA and he will be missed greatly.
Darrel E. Allen
Monday, May 3, 2010
Bro. Jack was one of the last old time Tent Evangelist in the USA and he will be missed greatly.
Jim & Diane Wagahoff
Monday, October 30, 2006
Its hard to believe its been almost a year that the Lord took Bro. Jack Home When seeing his pictures tears of sorrow and joy are still with us Miss Ann we always are praying for you . May God Bless you .
william worthy
Saturday, April 22, 2006
brother jack parchman was my friend and i loved when he preached at oldtimebaptistchurch and we all are going to miss him from oldtimebaptistchurch he was loved we are going to miss him at our campmeeting and i cryed when i found out that brother jack parchman died and i know his family is going to miss him brother jack parchman i love u and we all are going to miss u brother jack parchman was a funny man and he preached the word of god to people and he told the truth about god to people well i am going to miss u i love u i will see u when i come to my home with jesus and god bless
William Wagahoff
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Miss Ann, I hope you are doing well. We miss you and hope to get to see you soon. We are praying for you daily. You and Bro. Jack mean such a great deal to our family. He is sadly missed.
William Wagahoff
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Miss Ann, I hope you are doing well. We miss you and hope to get to see you soon. We are praying for you daily. You and Bro. Jack mean such a great deal to our family. He is sadly missed.
Leanne Wagahoff
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
What a great tribute to a wonderful man. I look forward to the many wonderful things to come on it. We all pray for Miss Ann daily as we know it was a great loss for her and many countless others who were privileged enough to know the man personally.
Fred & Ida Chamness
Thursday, January 26, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about Brother Parchman. He baptized both us at Second Baptist Church in West Helena Ar in the early 1960's. When we saw his pictures he still looked almost the same as he did 45 years ago.
Barbara O'Connor
Saturday, January 7, 2006
Mrs. Ann, I just want you to know that my love and prayers are with you. Losing Brother Parhman has been a very great loss to our family. You both have been such precious friends for so many years. The impact he had on all our our lives has been very great. Two our our daughters and a daughter-in-law were saved as a result of different tent meetings. I know for me personally, some of my most important decisions and committments to the Lord were made during those tent meetings. I owe Brother Parchman a debt I could never pay. I am so glad that I got to see both of you a couple of months ago. I wish I could have seen Terry's face when he saw Brother Jack in Heaven. What a reunion. How he loved your husband. I have to add, that the Devil sure lost a big enemy with Brother Parchman's homegoing. May each of us that have been touched by his ministry continue to carry the torch and stand firm in the Lord as he did and have as great a desire as he did to win the lost. God bless you! Love, Barbara
Tim Brewer
Thursday, January 5, 2006
I remember Jack from a Revival meeting at Gold Creek Baptist Church. It impacted my life. He will be missed.
James & Coleen Davis
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Brother Jack, you have been a hero of mine. We will pray God comfort Miss Anne and we will see you in the morning!
Evangelist Alan & Judy Moravek
Monday, January 2, 2006
Bro. Parchman and Ann have been dear friends of ours since 1989. Our children remember well his powerful messages on hell. They first heard Bro. Parchman preach in 1988 in Horseheads, NY, while visiting friends, and came home telling us about this great preacher that we just had to hear. We did get to meet him the following year in Corning and immediately counted them among our friends. Mrs. Parchman, please accept our deepest sympathies and love. We are praying that The Lord will grant you all of His grace you need, as well as the comfort and strength to keep you day by day. You're a special lady. May The Lord hold you close to Himself.
Donna Parchman Pipkins
Sunday, January 1, 2006
Mr Daddy truly went "Home" for Christmas. I will miss him so much. He didn't get to come home very often and I looked forward to seeing him each time. I was on my way to his house to give him his Christmas present when I got the message he had been taken to the hospital. I know he was a GREAT evangelist and won many souls to the Lord, but he also was "DADDY." I am so honored that God chose him to be my Daddy. I'm so proud of his service to our country. He taught me true patriotism; to stand when the National Athem is played, to put my hand over my heart to say the pledge, to be proud to be an american and support our country. I will miss him but I know where he is and I WILL see him again.
Brian & Dixie Wagahoff, and family
Friday, December 30, 2005
Dear Mrs. Ann and family, We just wanted to let you know how much we love you, and want you to know we will be praying for you. May God richly bless you and comfort you during these days that you will be going through. Stay strong. We love you very much. Brian, Dixie, and the kids
orlando mauldin
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Mrs. Ann, Sorry about your loss. I will miss him. He was hero. I loved him and you in the Lord very much. You are in my prayers.
Leroy Rutherford
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
May the LORD hear you prayer and give you strenght and comfort. Bro. Leroy Rutherford Pastor Midway Independent Baptist Church Post Office Box 46 86 Lost Corner Road Cleveland, AR 72030
Pastor & Mrs. M.D.Howe
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Miss Ann, Our hearts ache to hear that we will never see Bro. Parchman this side of heaven. We considered him one of our best friends. He was truly a spiritual giant. He was a hero of ours. Please know that we are sorry for your loss and the world's loss. The souls that were saved throughout the years that we have had him preach in our church were many, and for that we are thankful. He will be missed by all of our congregation. Many tears have been shed already. We love you Miss Ann and hope to see or talk with you again someday soon. May God bless and comfort you. Love in Christ Mel,Sue, and, family,
Katie Pendleton
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Bro.Parchman will be missed greatly,My thoughts and prayers go to all the family.
Jim
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Mrs. Parchman, Our prayers are with you. I had the privilege of hearing Bro. Jack a couple of times and enjoyed his preaching. I know you and the family will miss him along with all the friends he has made over the years. May the Lord bless during this time. Jim Oliver
KIM HOWE-ROUSE & FAMILY
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
MISS ANN, IT IS HARD TO KNOW WHAT TO SAY AT A TIME LIKE THIS. I FEEL LIKE ONE OF MY CHILDHOOD ICONS HAS GONE TO BE WITH JESUS. I KNOW YOU MUST BE HAVING MIXED EMOTIONS OF HAPPINESS THAT HE IS WITH JESUS, BUT ALSO THE GREIF OF LOSING SUCH A GREAT MAN OF GOD. I WILL MISS HEARING HIM PREACH. I WILL ALSO MISS SEEING YOU EVERY YEAR AND HEARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL SINGING. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE. BROTHER JACK WILL BE SINCERELY MISSED. I LOVE YOU. KIM
Diana Billings (Troyer)
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Dear Ann & family I saw Jack's obit in the paper this morning, and wanted to send this note to offer my condolences. May you feel the arms of the Lord around you at this time to comfort you in your time of grief.
Kurt, Jan & Nick Borgwardt
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Miss Ann, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. With all our love.
Leroy Rutherford
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Look unto the LORD for you comfort and strenght.