Jerry L. Parnell, 87, of Caseyville, IL, born Monday, August 17, 1936, in Washington Park, IL, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family in Caseyville, IL.
Jerry worked as an ironworker for Local 392. He enjoyed fishing, turkey shooting, and going to shooting matches. Jerry was proud of his “shooter of the year” award he had received. He was a member of Masonic East Lodge #504 A.F. & A.M. of Fairview Heights, IL.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Father, Woodrow Parnell
- Stepmother who raised him, Pauline E. Cakel
- Mother, Goldie Parnell
- Brother, Woodrow Parnell, Jr.
Surviving are his:
- Loving wife, Patricia “Patty” Parnell of Caseyville, IL
- Children:
- Debora Baldwin of Belleville, IL
- Donna (Tony Sr.) Alvarez of Caseyville, IL
- Jerry “Buzzy” Parnell Jr. of Woodlawn, IL
- Cindy (Charlie) Green of WA
- Patty Johnson of AK
- John (Danielle) Parnell of OK
- Patrick Parnell of Smithton, IL
- Step-children:
- Ann (Pat) Cornell of Collinsville, IL
- Beverly (Larry) Strobel of Carlyle, IL
- Barbara (Frankie) Franklin of Caseyville, IL
- Clinton (Nancy) Boner of Belleville, IL
- Sharon Berry of Alhambra, IL
- Sister, Patricia Jo Bess of TN
- Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the family c/o Patty Parnell.
Celebration of Life: Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Caseyville, VFW ().
Masonic Service: A Masonic Service will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Caseyville, VFW.