Billy Joe Parnell, 58, passed away May 10, 2016, in Austin, Texas, after battling a lengthy illness. He was the son of Harold and Mary (Hall) Parnell, born in Stephenville, Texas, on Aug. 17, 1957.
He worked as a printer for independent newspaper companies in Stephenville, Big Spring, Round Mountain and Marble Falls for more than 30 years and was retired prior to his passing.
When Billy was not working, he lived a life of volunteer service to others as a mentor and guide, not only to his own children but to families and their children participating in youth sports such as football, basketball and baseball throughout the community.
He enjoyed coaching youth sports, camping with family and friends and attending sports and community events and music concerts.
Billy is survived by his children Aidin Parnell and Chloe Parnell and their mother, Connie Swinney; daughter April (Parnell) Hughes; son-in-law, John Hughes; and two grandchildren.
He is also survived by his mother, Mary; his brother Bobby Parnell; Bobby’s son, Nathan Parnell; as well as brother Harold Parnell and family, including several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Billy was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial service is 10 a.m. May 14, at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S 281 in Marble Falls.
Billy will be laid to rest at East End Memorial Cemetery in Stephenville.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: The American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org; or the Billy Joe Parnell Memorial Trust Fund on behalf of Aidin Parnell and Chloe Parnell, American Bank of Texas, 418 U.S. 281, P.O. Box 888, Marble Falls, TX 78654.
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