John Terry Parnell

John Terry Parnell ,71, passed away on Monday December 8, surrounded by his family after several years of declining health. He was born in Davidson County to John Franklin and Betty Wilson Parnell. He was raised on the family farm in Churchland and still lived on land that was a part of the farm. He was a former employee of Proctor and Schwartz and later worked for Martin Marietta. Terry was an avid Oliver Tractor fan and loved going to tractor shows to look for Oliver tractors.

He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Mocksville.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday December 11, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Davidson Funeral Home Lexington with Pastor Darrel Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will visit with family and friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm before the service.

In addition to his parents Tery was preceded in death by his wife Kathey Williams Parnell and brother-in-law Tim Freeman. He is survived by three daughters: Johnna Lanning (Dennis) of Advance, Amber Warren (Micah) of New Port-Richey Fla. And BreeAnn Cook (Joe) of Mocksville. His sisters Nancy Swicegood and Amy Freeman of Churchland and five grandchildren: Eva and Luke Lanning, Cole and Ethan Warren and Warren Cook.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be sent to Trinity Baptist Church, 2722 Us-601, Mocksville NC 27028.