Joe Dale Parmer, 86, of Pasadena, Texas passed away on August 5, 2014 surrounded by family. Joe was born on April 1, 1928 in Castle, Oklahoma to Elmer and Bertha Parmer. He was one of seven brothers and had one sister. Joe and his siblings have many stories of childhood pranks and memories they’ve shared. Joe had two great loves in his life. He married Mary Sowell Parmer in 1948 sharing a life with six children until her passing in 1984. Joe married Johnnie Mahana Parmer in 1985 enjoying her companionship until she passed in 2004. Joe is survived in death by his brother Earl Parmer and sister-n-law Netta; brother Albert Parmer and sister-in-law Sandy; and sister Elma Stafford; sons Robert Parmer and wife Janyce; Clay Parmer and wife Peggy; Chris Parmer and wife Terri; and Mark Parmer and wife Cindy. Also, grandchildren Clint McCrea, Marlo McCrea, Darren Norsworthy, Jason Norsworthy, Jeffery Norsworthy, Sonya Chodry, Robert Purpera, Randy Parmer, Matt Parmer, Amy Parmer Davis, Christopher Parmer, Haley Parmer, Hannah Parmer, and Blaine Parmer; and numerous great grandchildren. Joe is preceded in death by parents Elmer and Bertha Parmer; wife Mary Parmer; wife Johnnie Parmer; daughters Martha Parmer and Linda Parmer; brothers Myrle Parmer, Donald Parmer, Bert Parmer and Kenneth Parmer. Joe loved the Lord and his church, Pasadena’s First Baptist, where he was a member for 20 years. Whether playing dominoes or enjoying good food, he loved to fellowship with friends. He enjoyed traveling, especially camping, with Colorado being one of his favorite destinations. He was an avid football fan, following the Rice Owls for decades.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 8, 2014 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, TX. Funeral Services will follow on Saturday morning, August 9, at 10 am at First Baptist Church, 7500 W Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX. Burial will be held at Forest Park Lawndale.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hallmark Hospice Care.
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