Michael E. Parnell, of Bourbon, MO passed away at his home on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the age of 55 years.
Michael was born on July 21, 1960 at Ft. Hood, TX to Thomas and Dorothy (Brewer) Parnell. He was raised in Cuba, MO and attended Cuba and Bourbon High Schools. Michael was employed at Paramount Apparel and was shipping supervisor for the Walmart Division.
On September 17, 1993, he was united in marriage to Dianna Eckert in Bourbon, MO. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon and was known as a fun-loving and caring individual. He enjoyed fishing and camping and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. Michael was also known as a workaholic and was meticulous in his yardwork and keeping his yard manicured.
He is survived by his wife Dianna Parnell of the family home; two sons, Christopher Crow of Rolla, MO and Michael Piersall and wife Kayla of Steelville, MO; a daughter, Alicia Villemure and husband Phillip of Cuba, MO; one brother, Terrance Parnell and wife Kathleen of Bourbon, MO; three sisters, Brenda Brendel of Bourbon, Debbie Isgrig and husband Stanley also of Bourbon and Janice DeLorenzo and husband Mark of Pacific, MO; 13 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Michael was preceded in death by two children, Cody and Casey Edwards and step-dad, Frank Keogh.
Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon with Pastor Mary Avizenis officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:30-8 p.m., Monday at the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon. Flowers are appreciated and expressions of sympathy may be made to HALO, the United Methodist Church of Bourbon or Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Foundation in the name of Michael Parnell.
Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO.