Jimmy J. Parrack, 76, Washington, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.  

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday August 30, 2025 at the Washington Christian Church in Washington.  Pastor Eli Sweany is officiating. Music selections are “Amazing Grace” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

Burial will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

Jim was born September 12, 1948 in Belleville to Vaughn and Avalene (Slavik) Parrack. He grew up around and attended school at Haddam, graduating from Haddam High School in 1967.  He was part of the last graduating class from that school. 

He was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army as part of the Military Selective Service Act. He was honorably discharged in 1970.   After returning home, he attended NCK Vo-Tech in Beloit studying diesel mechanics.  Jim went to work for the John Deere dealership as a mechanic in Washington.  He worked as mechanic for Ohlde Tractor and as a mechanic at Northern Natural Gas for eight years.  He retired from KDOT after thirteen years.

Jim was united in marriage to Jolene Montague on June 19, 1971 in Washington and to this union two sons were born, Chad and Brad.

He enjoyed gardening and was an active member of the Wholmoor American Legion Post #237 in Linn, dedicating his time where he was needed.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Roger in 2010; and his father and mother-in-law.

Survivors include his wife, Jolene; sons, Chad (Trisha) Parrack, Riley, Brad (Melinda) Parrack, Washington; sister-in-law, Retha Parrack, Fairbury, NE; and four grandchildren, Kaden (and girlfriend, Evelynn) Parrack, Kyleigh Parrack, Mindy (Bob) Shortle and Austin Parrack; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial fund is established and will be designated later.  Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington, KS