John K. "J.K." Parrott

John K. "J.K." Parrott, of Karnes City, TX, and formerly of Kosse, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Karnes City Health & Rehab Center, at age 77. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday March 16, 2011 at Kosse City Cemetery, with Rev. Tracy Sims officiating. J.K. was born September 22, 1933 to Grover Cleveland Parrott and Leeilla Ketner Parrott in Kosse. He grew up and went to school in Kosse, and then moved to Freer to work in the oil fields. He worked all his life in the oil fields, including years working offshore. In between jobs in the oil industry, he was a drywall worker with his brother at Farris, TX. J.K. was preceded in death by his parents, Grover & Leeilla Parrott; sister, Lola Faye Martin; brothers, Jack Parrott, Walter Parrott, Wallace Parrott and Bobby Parrott; and nephew, Larry Parrott. He is survived by his sister, Mary Alice Handley and husband Jim of Karnes City; sister-in-law, Leta Faye Parrott of Granbury; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Jodie Winn and husband Glynn, of Thornton.