IRA BYRD PARNELL JR.

March 13, 1952 – Oct. 12, 2026

Ira Byrd Parnell Jr. was born to I. Byrd and Jeanette Stafford Parnell on March 13, 1952, in Sumter, South Carolina. He passed into eternal rest on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Ira is preceded in death by his wife, Gwen McJunkin Parnell, and his parents. Those he leaves to cherish his memory are his children I.B. (Michelle) Parnell, Tommy (Ande) Parnell and Janie (Matt) McNair; nine grandchildren; sister Jean (Terry) Ledford; and numerous family members and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church in Irmo. A time of visitation will take place immediately after the service. For full obituary, visit www.dignitymemorial.com.