Tracy Parnell

Tracy was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Paul and Gladys Boyd Parnell. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Richard Owens, Rodney Parnell, Paul Stanley, and Jerry Lynn Harrell.

Tracy owned and operated TAPS Transportation for many years. A Vietnam War veteran, he will be remembered for his kindness and his strength.

Tracy is survived by his wife, Sharon Golden- Parnell; daughter, Melissa Farmer (Alvin); grandchildren, Marley and Gino Farmer; sister-in laws, Belinda Webb (Bobby)and Lisa Endrulat; brothers Barry Owens (Patty) and Mike Owens; nieces Carla, Nikki, Megan, Crystal, and Pamela; nephews Levi, Michael, Roddy, Paul, and Derrick; great nephews Zachary, Caydan, and Kyler; and his family of friends- Paul East, David Moore, Warren Stark, and Jerry Perkins.

The family would like to thank the Hot Springs Baptist Prayer Group: Rev. Mike Smith, Pat High, Larry Brown, and Mike Marcetti, for their continued lifting up Tracy and family; all the angels at Kindred Hospice, for facilitating a comfortable transition which was peaceful, kind, and full of love; the VA Clinic in Hot Springs (especially Nurse Meredith); the VA Oncology and Palliative Care Units in Little Rock; and the VA Chaplain Dianne Swiam. Thank you.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hot Springs Baptist Church, 144 Weston Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

A Celebration of Tracy’s Life will be held at a later date.