Chester Douglas Parsons Jr., 67, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away at St. Bernards in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Monday, August 7, 2023. Douglas was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on December 25, 1955, to Chester Douglas Parsons Sr. and Verna Mae Jones Parsons Douglas is survived by his wife, Brenda Parsons; daughters Stephanie Parsons of Pocahontas and Samantha (Richard) Mitchell of Water Valley; grandchildren Jordan (Sydney) Smith, Vivian (Dylan McQueen) Smith, and Alexandra Jones; 5 great grandchildren and 1 on the way; Brothers: Billy Parsons of Pocahontas and Timmy (Sandy) Parsons of Jonesboro; sisters Anna (William) Richmond, Lily Young, and Carolyn Benton all of Pocahontas; and many nieces and nephews family and friends.

Pallbearers are Anthony Benton, Jim Palmer, Chris Young, Kevin Benton, Scotty Richmond, and Darren Parsons.

Honorary Pallbearers: Jeffery Parsons and Mike Jones Services were held at Hope Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Douglas was laid to rest at Randolph Memorial Gardens.