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Jon Ward Parrack passed peacefully from this life in his sleep just as he prayed he would on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home in Haines City, Florida.
Jon Ward Parrack was born on April 9, 1942, a son of the late Ralph Ward Parrack and Josephine Mildred Delaney Parrack.
He grew up in Mill Creek, West Virginia, where he had many adventures hunting and fishing. His life was spent as an avid outdoorsman.
Jon graduated from Tygarts Valley High School. He met the love of his life, Twilda Rust, in high school.
They were married at Mill Creek Methodist Church on May 14, 1961.
Shortly after marriage the young couple moved to Adelphi, Maryland, where Jon worked as a photographer for The Evening Star Newspaper. His next job was at Vitro Engineering, also in photography. Jon then took a job for the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson Air Force Base doing photography. The family made their home in nearby Xenia, Ohio. While in Ohio, Jon attended Wright State University. He was very involved in coaching his children in softball, football and other sports. But Jon always wanted to return home to the mountains of West Virginia. In 1975 the family moved to Elkins, West Virginia, where he started a Nationwide Insurance Agency.
His wife, Twilda, joined him in the business. Jon and Twilda worked hard and grew a successful business together. They were the largest Nationwide Agency in WV for several years. Jon was also named a member of the prestigious "Million Dollar Roundtable." Outside of work, Jon was again active in softball, basketball, hunting and fishing. He coached youth sports in Elkins for many years. After retirement, he and Twilda wintered in Florida for many years. By the end of winter Jon was always anxious to return to his family and the mountains he loved so much.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Josephine Parrack; and a sister, Judith Parrack Parsons.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Twilda; his sons, Jon Ward Parrack II and wife, Tammy, of Point Pleasant, and Ryan Lee Parrack and wife, Rivanna, of Elkins.
Jon taught his sons the insurance business which they are both still active in today.
He is also survived by his sister, Sara Jo Bull and husband, Rick Bull; a sister-in-law, Beverly Quinn and husband, Roger Quinn; and a brother-in-law, Keith Hamrick and wife, Hope Hamrick.
Jon has seven grandchildren, Paige, Jon Ward III, Kara, Paris, Paisley, Payton and Piperanna; as well as five great-grandchildren, Carson, Owen, Sutton, Lilly and Nora. He always put his family before himself. Jon loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He witnessed to everyone he met and led many people to the Lord. An involved member at several churches, he served as a deacon and trustee. He was currently a member at Landmark Baptist Church, at which he was also a founding member. He loved his church family and was a friend to all.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, from the Landmark Baptist Church, with Dr. Ken Shiflett officiating.
Interment will follow at the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, 1514 Harrison Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Jon.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jon Ward Parrack.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.