ROBERT ELVIS PARNELL JR.

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Robert Elvis Parnell Jr., 72, of Ramseur passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Parkview Health and Rehab. in Chapel Hill.

The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Adam Bellamy officiating. Burial followed at Chatham Memorial Park.

Robert was born in Lamar, S.C., on January 13, 1949, the son of Robert Elvis and Doris Huggins Parnell. He was a retired Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his grandson, Timothy Austin Parnell.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Gentry Parnell; daughter, Melissa Parnell Adams of Valdosta, Ga.; sons, Robert Chad Parnell of Hillsborough, Timothy Jason Parnell of Asheboro; sisters, Mary Roden of Upland, Calif., Linda Bellamy of Sumter, S.C.; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.