Charles Albert Parmalee was born in Pierce City, Missouri on June 29, 1937 to Charles Arthur Parmalee and Wilma Belle (Albert) Parmalee. He passed away at the home on February 18, 2021. C.A. graduated from Girard High School in Girard, Kansas and went on to Pittsburg State University. He enlisted in the National Guard for three years and went into the Army Reserves where he retired after over 41 years of service. C.A. worked in various mechanic positions until he became a Highway Patrolman. He retired February 17, 1995.
Friends and family will always remember his love of racing. During his adventurous lifetime he raced a car at the drag strip, go-karts, motocross, remote control cars and flew remote control airplanes. C.A. and his wife, Carolyn, could be found at a race track most weekends. Lakeside Speedway was one of their favorite tracks to go to. He had a very impressive classic car collection over the years and loved hanging out at car shows and cruises. He will be remembered for his 1955 baby blue and white Chevrolet Convertible and his white 1969 Chevrolet pickup. C.A. and Carolyn enjoyed traveling in their rv’s traveling all over the country and sailing their sailboat at Perry Lake.
C.A. was preceded in death by his father Charles Albert Parmalee and mother Wilma Belle (Albert) Parmalee. Survivors include his wife Carolyn (Southard) Parmalee, sister Barbara Parmalee (Wilson), daughter Vicki (Parmalee) Holmgren, son Greg Parmalee, grandchildren Tiffany (Gabel) Sigler, Heather Gabel, step-grandaughter Lindsey Holmgren, Matthew Parmalee, Justin Parmalee, great grandchildren Davan and Daytan Stipancich, Ella, Adalynn, Isla, Blakely and Brantley Parmalee, step great grandchildren Roman, Presley, Kruze and Forde McKenzie.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd., Leavenworth, KS 66048. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society (Pancreatic Cancer). A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
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