Robert Lee Parnell

Robert Lee Parnell, 85, of Columbus, GA died Friday, May 2, 2025 at Columbus Hospice House
A graveside service will be held 1:00PM EST Friday, May 9 2025 at Parkhill Cemetery (Chapel of The Pines) 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907Robert was born July 27, 1939 in Pine Hill, AL to the late Alice Viola and James D. Parnell. Robert was involved in many things at school but especially sports. He played football all through high school and made many friends that he stayed in contact with though social media.Robert stayed busy as a young adult taking on a paper route and working as a life guard at the local swimming pool. After graduation he went on to work for the Alabama Highway Department and joined the Alabama National Guard. It didn’t take him long before he joined the Army and was stationed in Korea. He enjoyed being in the Army and was stationed at Ft. Benning as a Military Policeman.Bob met the girl of his dreams Antoinette Millinor and they were married four months later. They moved to Germany for a short time and returned to Columbus, GA. He started working at Lowe's and stayed in the National Guard. Bob stayed busy throughout his life, he made sure to always be there for his children’s activities. He loved being involved with their sports, boy and girl scouts, dancing, cheerleading and any projects that they had to do for school. He made a point to be there for his family even though duty called him away several times throughout the children’s younger years. He was in the Coast Guard and was active duty in Saudi Arabia twice during the Gulf War.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, his sister, Florence, brothers, George and James.Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Antoinette Parnell of Columbus, GA, daughter, Suzanne and son,Steven.Bob was the person others could count on. He was always there to lend a helping hand. It is hard to imagine a life without Bob.