James Parmley

James Lee Parmley August 13, 1957 September 25, 2010 On September 25, 2010, James ended his long battle with a rare illness. He fought like a true warrior and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. James Lee Parmley was born on August 13, 1957 to Frances and Billy Charles Parmley in Dallas, Texas. The family moved early in his childhood to Nacogdoches, Texas. He spent his youth and early adult years in Nacogdoches. He was educated in the Nacogdoches school system and attended Stephen F. Austin. His rural upbringing brought him a standard of hard work and high moral ethics. James moved to the Dallas area where he met his wife Holly. Together they worked hard and raised their two sons Joshua and Jermey. James loved and adored his family. James was a funeral director and embalmer. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. He was the class president. James was employed by many of the funeral homes across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He later found his true calling as a medical massage therapist. James understood what pain was having numerous ailments. He also believed that there was a better way than the traditional standards. He became a pioneer and forged a path for better care for his patients. James became friends with many of his patients because of his caring and healing touch. James believed in the power of human touch. As a young man, James loved to sing. He loved singing the old gospel songs. He was member of the Singing Christians from Nacogdoches. James briefly had a radio show called Southern Gospel Now on KBEC . James relived the old songs for a few hours every Sunday night. He and Cecil Pollack put together several gospel conventions. They were fortunate to have these picked up by major broadcasting networks. James was a strong supporter of law enforcement. He was an honorary member of the Blue Knights, Chapter 21, Rio Grande Conference. He was actively involved in the yearly chili cook off and believed charity of caring for abused children. James was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Billy Charles Parmley, grandparents: T. M and Bernice Johnston, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bullock. James was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Holly: sons: Joshua and Jermey, daughter in law: Stephanie; Grandchildren: Cheyenne and Chloe, Brother: Tommy; step father, Warren Gray; sister in law: Merri, and a host of family, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the Covenant Life Church of Waxahachie. Honorary Pallbearers are the Band of Brothers of Covenant Life Church. James was full of energy and never met a stranger. He loved life and enjoyed every minute of it. We will all miss his smiles, laughter and healing touch. Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com

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