Benny Darrel Parlow Obituary (1938 - 2017)

Benny Darrel Parlow, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents Theron and Rachel Boone Parlow, son Mike Parlow, brother Wayne Parlow and sister Joyce Parlow Antwine. He is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne Sellers Parlow, daughters Sherri Parlow McCarter(Kendall) and Tina Parlow Carter, granddaughters, Lindsey Parlow, Tara Parlow, Rhonnie-Ann Bunch (Drew), Ann-Marie Carter and Julia Rose McCarter, four great-grandchildren, sister, Janet Parlow Gillespie, brother Theron "T" Parlow Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Benny was a lifelong resident of Crockett County and grew up in a farming family so it was no surprise that agriculture became his life's work. Benny loved the land he worked and incorporated conservation into his farming practices. He was recognized as one of the first no-till cotton farmers in the West Tennessee area and his innovative approach to farming was even featured in the Delta Farm Press magazine. He served the agriculture community throughout his life including terms on the board of the Crockett County Farmers Co-Op and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, now known as the Farm Service Agency. Benny loved his community and faithfully served through his appointment to the Crockett County School Board for over a decade. He was also active member of the Alamo Church of Christ. Riding, training and showing horses represented Benny's gift for horsemanship with his passion being cutting horses. The pinnacle was winning the 1996 National Cutting Horse Association Area 22 Novice Championship on his prized horse Special Dox. An avid hunter, he particularly loved quail, waterfowl and coon hunting. He never missed a St. Louis Cardinals game on television and was a big fan of college sports especially Lady Vols basketball. The family will receive visitors at the Alamo Church of Christ on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10:30 until the Celebration of Life service at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Neighbors Offering Assistance and Help (N.O.A.H), Nance Church of Christ Cemetery Fund or the charity of one's choice.