Ralph D Parmer

RALPH D. “WAYNE” PARMER, age 71, of Holder, died December 5, 2013 at his residence. A lifelong native Floridian, Wayne was born in Holder on March 27, 1942 to the late Ralph C. and Izella (Hudson) Parmer. Wayne was a 1960 graduate of Citrus High School. After graduation, he served our country in the United States Army and was employed as a long distance commercial truck driver. He enjoyed his family and was an avid Steelers and Gator football and NASCAR fan. Left to cherish his memory are his children Ralph Dewayne Parmer II (Margie), Vicky Parmer Cavender; grandchildren Michael Cavender (Heather), Kristin Gullick (Robert), Jessica Heffernan, Bryan Cavender (Stevie), Heather Parmer, Daniel Cavender, Brittany Parmer, Amanda Hillebrand (Colton), Ralph Dewayne Parmer III, Kelsey Parmer, Kristen Frank (Clayton), Megan McCarty; great-grandchildren Christian, Cameron, Carter, Adrian, Elizabeth, Kayleigh, Connor, Karleigh, Avery, Michael, Maxson, David, Christian, Anthony; his sisters Kathy Wells (Peck) and Lorry Billups (Jerry) and lifelong friends Gayle, Elmer, Thomas, Faye and Jeanette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Parmer and his brother Russell Hudson. A funeral tribute and celebration of Wayne’s life will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with military honors. The family will receive friends in visitation from 10:30 AM until the hour of service. Memorial donations are suggested in Wayne’s memory to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 in lieu of flowers.