Raymond graduated from Banks High school in 1965 where he played basketball before enlisting in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was a supervisor for Burlington industries in Monticello for 23 years, later retiring from UAM. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Razorback fan seldom missing a game. In his later years Raymond enjoyed landscaping, and never passed on an opportunity to go fishing.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth and two brothers, Bobby and Tommy. Mr. Parnell is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Barbara Parnell; his four sons, Christopher Parnell, William Adair, Jason Adair, and Kenneth Adair Jr.; four grandchildren, J.C. Adair, Madison Adair, Bailey Adair, and Caroline Adair all of Monticello; two great-grandchildren, Carson Fletcher and Weylyn Adair; a sister, Janie Lommis (Carlton) of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana; a brother Steve (Diane) of Sumpter, Arkansas; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
�Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat what they produce.� Jeremiah 29:5
Condolences(8)
Peggy Orr
Wilmar, AR Sunday, August 8, 2021 Barbara and the Parnell family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Raymond. I think about the many days we spent at Burlington Industry and the encounters we would have good and bad. May God continue to bless each of you with happy memories and peace during this difficult time.Shawn Lasiter
Monticello, AR Friday, July 30, 2021 Mrs. Barbara & family,Michael Joe & I are saddened to hear about the passing of Mr.Raymond. I pray that god gives you & the family comfort during this time for he is forever in gods loving arms! God bless you all!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Michael Joe & Shawn Lasiter
Sherry O'Neill-Rawls
monticello, AR Thursday, July 29, 2021 Chris, Diane, Barbara, & family of Raymond, I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you & give you comfort & peace.Edith M Carter
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 29, 2021 Barbara & family--sorry to hear about the loss of u're husband--He always seemed like a very nice guy from what I saw of him at Burlington. May God comfort the family during this time of lossDanny Adams
Banks, AR Thursday, July 29, 2021 Raymond was a wonderful childhood friend, neighbor and classmate. With sincere sympathy to all the family.Jacqueline Jones
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 29, 2021 Mrs. Barbara, prayers of comfort are being lifted for you and the entire family. Love you friend.Karen Higginbotham
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 28, 2021 I’m so very sorry for your loss! Mr Raymond was always such a nice person. I’m praying for comfort for all of you. 😢Jim Glennon
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, July 27, 2021 So very sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort to you all.