Max B. Parson

Max B. Parson, 70, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Jonesboro on January 23, 1954, to Max and Daphyne Parson.  He has lived in Jonesboro since 2007, moving here from Batesville.  Max was of the Baptist belief.  His hobbies included playing golf, bowling, riding motorcycles and traveling.  If it had to do with the St. Louis Cardinals or the Arkansas Razorbacks, he loved it.  His highlight in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. A bingo game with his family was always entertaining.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-dad, James McQuay; brothers, Steven and David McQuay.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Parson, of the home; son, Matt Parson and wife Ceola of Little Rock; brother, Mike McQuay; sister Penny Kirksey both of Jonesboro; Paula Schlueter of Horn Lake Mississippi; two grandchildren, Xavier and Zuri.

A memorial service will be 10:00 Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Emerson Memorial Chapel with nephew, Mike McQuay officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Pallbearers are his motorcycle riding group (and you know who you are.) Visitation will be from 9:00 until service time.  Burial will be private.

For lasting memorials, please consider the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, Illinois 60601. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.