John Carl Parnell Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 2, 2026, at the age of 73, John Carl Parnell of Joplin, Missouri, born in Osceola, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry John Carl's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May John Carl's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Helen, Linda, Patricia, Charles and Jerry.
He is survived by: his wife Katherine "Kathy" Parnell; his daughters, Danielle Abner and Megan Petersen (Jason); his grandsons, Clint, Jackson and Conner; and his great grandchild Malcolm.
