Bobby Wayne Parmer passed away peacefully at his home on November 7, 2021. He was 83. Bobby was born on August 10, 1938 in Ephesus, Georgia to the late James Ervin and Cora Lee Parmer and he loved the Ephesus community where he was born and raised. He grew up at Gray Hill Church of God and was a member since 1962. He held positions in the church such as Sunday School Superintendent and was the church clerk for many years. But most of all he enjoyed praising the Lord through singing and playing the tambourine. In 2004, the Church of God Department of Lay Ministries inducted Bobby into the Hall of Christian Excellence. As a profession, Bobby raised chickens for Gold Kist Farms for 31 years. He also raised cattle, operated heavy equipment, and farmed his land. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law, Hanley and Hollis and Letha Parmer; and his sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Armond Cofield. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lynda Stogner Parmer; his children and their spouses, David and Lisa Parmer, Phil and Barbara Parmer, Luauna and Randy Cummings, Matt and Connie Parmer, Mark and Elaine Parmer; his nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Betty Parmer. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (Georgia Time) at Gray Hill Church of God. David Parmer, Josh Parmer, and Bill Calhoun will officiate. Ashley Patterson will render the music. Pallbearers will be Jared Parmer, Austin Parmer, Devin Parmer, Zach Barron, Mike Parmer, Mitchell Turner, Brian Patterson, Matthew Cummings, and Jamey Head. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Prior to the services, Mr. Parmer's body will lie-in-state at the church from 1:00 p.m. (Georgia Time) till the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4:00 till 7:00 p.m. (Georgia Time).
Bobby Wayne Parmer passed away peacefully at his home on November 7, 2021. He was 83. Bobby was born on August 10, 1938 in Ephesus, Georgia to the late James Ervin and Cora Lee Parmer and he loved the Ephesus community where he was born and... View Obituary & Service Information
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