West Des Moines
Austin Don “Arkie” Parrott, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the V.A. Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Austin retired from Monarch Cement Co. and was also a West Des Moines school bus driver. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1956.
He is survived by his son, Austin Parrott, Jr.; daughter, Susan Parrott; two grandchildren, Rachael Horn and Cassandra Parrott. Austin was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa; daughter, Barbara; and his son, Jon Paul.
As requested by Mr. Parrott, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Furry Friends Refuge in West Des Moines, Iowa.