Harold F. Parmly
Obituary's Biography:
Harold Free Parmly, 89, was born in Cobden, Illinois to Cecil Free Parmly and Esther Marie (nee: Messsamore) Parmly on March 1, 1935.
Harold married Norma Lucille Cavaness on December 4, 1954. Harold is survived by his children Debra Parmly of Maryville, TN and Jeffrey (Vivian) Parmly of Lindenhurst, IL and three beloved grandchildren (who call him “Panga”) Ashley (Andrew) Parmly-Flores of Murfreesbro, TN, Ryan Parmly of Chicago, IL, and Wade Parmly of Lindenhurst, IL.
He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad in many capacities over 35 years and then became involved in the development and acquisition of short line railroads as a principal of Anacostia Rail Holdings, including serving as Vice President of the South Shore Freight Railroad until his retirement. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and Freemason. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Esther Parmly, his wife Norma Parmly, and his twin brother Gerald Parmly. Harold passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024.
A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:00pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For more information, please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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Dad..my heart is broken..my comfort is that you are with mom in rejoicement ..I know you missed her terribly ..you are and always will be missed..I love you more than you will ever know..thank you for all your encouragement and direction throughout my life..I take it with me until we are together again..I love you..
My heart is heavy for you Debbie and your family. I pray that you will find peace in all the love and wisdom that he left within you. I pray that in the silence you’ll find peace in hearing his story of life over snd over again in your heart. May peace come over you to carry the lose of your dear father. I love you 💕
My heart is broken for you Debbie.and family of this terrible loss. May God comfort you in some way that the next day ,next month, next year can somehow help you to just rejoice in all the love he gave you and the world that he loved living. May his silence find you hearing all his encouragements and knowing he’s at rest❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have only known you for 28 years, that seem to have quickly passed. Not many people have impacted my life as you have. A void will never be filled in my heart. You are in the presence of the Lord now, and with your family that went before you. I will not say good bye, for I will see you again.
When I was growing up, Harold Parmly was like my second dad. We lived next door for 18 or 19 years, and he kidded around with Jeff and me a lot growing up. Plus, his handyman skills came through for our family several times. And everyone enjoyed a thank-you bottle afterward. Harold was sharp, with a sense of humor. He will be missed.