Joseph Donald Parmer

   Mr. Joseph Donald Parmer, age 82, of Murphy, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Canton, GA. Joseph was born March 14, 1941, in Foley, AL to Woodrow and Willie Mae Parmer. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Parmer, and mother, Willie Mae Polk Parmer.

  Joe was a proud Army veteran and worked as a service technician in Mobile, AL, for Bellsouth/South Central Bell/AT&T for 30 years before retiring to Murphy, NC, in 1996. He was a loyal Christian that devoted much of his time to studying the scripture and was a true man of God.  He loved spending time and having long conversations with friends and family. His greatest joy was being close to Ruthie, the love of his life and wife for over 50 years. Their marriage stands as a testament to what love truly is. He will be greatly missed by all.

 He is survived by his wife, Ruthie Parmer; daughters, April Danielle (Scott) Doutt; Wendy Marie (Shawn) Seabolt; brothers, William (Josie) Parmer, Jimmy (Zonie) Parmer, David (Irene) Parmer; sister, Linda Faye (Danny) Meadows; grandchildren, Logan (Brady) Lawn, Cole Seabolt, Kaylee (Lucas) Murphy, Ashton (Russell) Petty, Dallas (Nick) Teer; great-grandchildren, Loralai, Ronni, Tatum, Annie Kay, and Delaney.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 11:00 - 12:00 PM at Valhalla Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.