Harold Ellis Parrott

Harold Ellis Parrott went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2017. He was born in Monahans, Texas on November 30, 1939 to Dale Ellis Parrott and Nita Geneva Phifer Parrott. He was a graduate of Milby High School and attended San Jacinto Junior College. Although he worked in the healthcare and wellness profession for many years, his true calling was sharing his love for Jesus.
For 33 years he was a faithful member of Lakewood Church and served as a prayer partner, Director of the Married Couples Fellowship under Pastor John Osteen and in the Visitor's Reception with Pastor Joel Osteen.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents, his dearest grandmother Ruth Ayers Phifer, known lovingly as Mama Lady, Brother Rodney Dale Parrott and nephew Dale Parrott, Sister Virginia Parrott Mitchell, brother-in-law Thomas Lawley Mitchell, and Sister-in-law Nina Herndon Parrott. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Hutcherson Parrott, children Deborah Ann Parrott, Rodney Sterling Parrott and wife Linda Kay Parrott, Cathryn Allene Parrott and Holly Gayle Parrott. Grandchildren Rachel, Eli, Ashley, Dennis, Frank and Damon. 9 great grandchildren, 6 nephews, 8 nieces, 10 great Nephews, 4 great nieces, and many adopted family members. Brother Neil Jones Parrott, Mother-in-law Carol Beth Hutcherson, brother-in-law Dr. Richard Dale Hutcherson and wife Barbara Johnson Hutcherson. Funeral services for Mr. Parrott were held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Dresden First Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with burial that followed in Sunset Cemetery.