Julius Jack Parnell, Sr.

Julius Jack Parnell, Sr., 73, of Monette, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on August 1, 1940, at Iola, Texas, to the late Enoc Elwood and Isabell Blondie Parnell. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and a former minister at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Blytheville, Arkansas. His greatest love was the ministry and he enjoyed working on old cars.Survivors include; his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Parnell of the home; two sons: Tony Parnell and wife Deenie of Minden, Louisiana and Julius Jack Parnell Jr. and wife Tammy of Monette, Arkansas; two daughters: Angel Petering and husband Ken of McKenzie, Tennessee and Terri Parnell of Leachville, Arkansas; two brothers: Wayne Parnell of Iola, Texas and Pete Parnell of Angleton, Texas; three sisters: Daisy Hunziker of Angleton, Texas, Lillie Anding of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Linda Holt of Lake Jackson, Texas; one grandson: Dakota Jack Younger of Leachville, Arkansas; seven granddaughters: Desire Phillips, Chelsea Thompson, Angelica Schieman, Marisa Passman, Karaline Parnell, Natalie Parnell, and Mollee Parnell; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: J.W. Parnell and Bobby Parnell.Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Blytheville, Arkansas with Minister Vachal Boone Rose, III officiating under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.