Raymond Boyd Parnell's Obituary
Raymond Boyd Parnell peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at Atrium Health Cabarrus on August 5, 2022 at the age of 84. Ray was a kind soul who was always looking out for others, helping and supporting in many ways.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy Parnell. He is lovingly remembered by his son, Todd Parnell (Tonia) of Richmond, VA, and daughters Nancy Nicewonger (Dan) of Landenberg, PA and Joy Johnson (Rob) of Concord; Grandchildren Haley and Sophia Johnson, Joseph and Rayann Nicewonger, Madison Parker, Lindsay and Samantha Parnell; Brother Jerry Parnell and sister Dawn Lemmons (Clarence). Ray is predeceased by his parents, Filmore and Beulah Parnell, his brother Wayne Parnell and sisters Iris Haywood and Janice Fowler.
Ray was born in Troy, NC on October 24, 1937. He graduated Mt. Gilead High School in 1956 and went on to earn a Business Administration degree from King’s College. Ray served in the Marine Corps Reserves from 1960 to 1966. He worked for Sealtest Foods in Charlotte where he met his wife, Judy. Other jobs included CB Drug Company, Westminster Seminary in Glenside, PA and over two decades as a real estate agent. From 1979 to 1992, Ray and Judy served as missionaries with Christian Literature Crusade, serving the Lord and others.
Ray loved his family, church, close friends and Philadelphia sports- Phillies and Eagles.
Visitation with the family will be 6-7:30 pm, Monday, August 8 at Stanly Funeral Home, 501 N. Central Avenue, Locust, NC.
A service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 9 at Carolina Presbyterian Church, 406 Renee Ford Road, Locust, NC with Rev. Mark James and Rev. Daniel Nicewonger officiating. Interment will follow.
Flowers may be sent to: Stanly Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 501 N. Central Ave., Locust NC 28097. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.stanlyfuneralhome.com
Memorials can be sent to Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church, PO Box 447, Locust, NC, 28097.
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