Craig was born December 31, 1958 in Norwalk, California, to Robert & Thelma Parnell they moved to Northglenn, Colorado in 1971. Craig attended and graduated from Thornton High School in 1977, and at the age of 20 Craig joined the Marines and went straight from boot camp to Hawaii where he served two years. After his tour in the Marines he moved back to Northglenn where he met and married his wife, our mother Linda Martinez, they were married for 30 years.
Craig is preceded in death by his wife Linda Parnell, and Father Robert Parnell.
Craig was a Loving father to Eric, Kirsten, and Samantha and proud grandfather to Elijah & Isaiah.
Craig leaves behind his mother Thelma Parnell, brothers Robert, Daniel and Doug, Mother in law, Brothers in law, Sisters in law and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts uncles, cousins and many friends.
A visitation for Craig will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Olinger Highland Mortuary Chapel, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229. A funeral service will occur Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Olinger Highland Mortuary Chapel. Interment at Olinger Highland Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Parnell family.
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