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Carrol Arnold Parnow, 89, of Concord, passed away on Friday, April 03, 2015 at 5:00 AM at the Tucker Hospice House in Cabarrus County. Mr. Parnow was born on December 10, 1925 in Pennington County, MN. to the late Otto Emil Parnow and Mary Elizabeth Spier Parnow. Carrol proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and participated in the Invasion of Normandy.
He was a thirty year executive with Hersey‐Sparling Meter Company and retired from the Taulman Sales Company in Charlotte. He was a lifelong Lutheran. He worked tirelessly to help establish Peace Lutheran Church in Decatur, GA. serving as an Elder, Steven Minister, choir member, Evangelism Committee member and Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. As he entered the church triumphant, he called Calvary Lutheran Church of Concord, NC his home. He loved telling stories, bowling, fishing, boating, watching baseball, playing cards, and traveling the world with his family. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, godfather and friend to all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Raymond Parnow and Robert Parnow, and his two sisters, Alice Patten and Ethel Christianson.
Carrol is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances Marion Parnow; his two sons, Michael Parnow and wife Elaine of Tampa, FL and Mark Parnow of Concord; two daughters, Lynda Hall of Roswell, GA and Pat Schaening and husband Stan of Concord; ten grandchildren, Jackie, Becky, David, Molly, Peter, Jennifer, Stephen, Alyson, Andy, and Joey; fourteen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church (950 Bradley St., Concord, NC 28025) conducted by Pastor Debbie Frye and Rev. Howard J. Patten. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 PM at the church.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Parnow Family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Sharon (Schaening) Hofer says
Such a lovely man that raised my lovely sis-in-law. May all be comforted by loving memories and the sure hope of the resurrection. I will always remember Mr. And Mrs. Parnow sharing hospitality with me when we lived in Illinois. And again when they lived at Lake Norman with their collie dog, was his name General?? Thank you for setting such a nice example for a young girl. You were kind.
David Ledbetter says
Having spent a little time with the Parnow’s at some birthday parties over the years (we share great grandson’s for them and grandson’s for me) I feel as if I’ve gotten to know them better through my grandsons. Mr. Parnow will always be “Great” to me because of how Scot and Matt refer to their great grandfather. I know his happy and smiling presence will be missed by all who have known him. Heaven is a better place having gained “Great”. Pat, you and your entire family will be in my prayers. May God Bless you and your family.
Susie Rogers says
Dear Friends:
Carrol will be missed by many. Our prayers of love and support go out to the entire family. And to my sweet Fran may God wrap His loving arms around you and envelop with a secure love that only He can provide.
You are in our prayers and hearts.
Susie and David Rogers
Ascension Luthern Church
Mike Campbell says
I first met Carrol when my son, Matt, married his granddaughter, Becky, about 4 1/2 years ago. I came to know Carol at family gatherings at Pat and Stan’s and he became a friend. He and Fran invited my wife and daughter to their house for Thanksgiving dinner the last couple of years, taking us in just like their own family He and I shared an interest in reading, especially westerns. At Thanksgiving last year, I noticed their wedding picture on a wall and Carroll being in his Navy uniform. When I asked him about it, he told me about making 5 beach landings during the Normandy invasion before his boat was damaged by a mine. He said after repairs were made they sailed through the Suez Canal and he was among the first Americans in Japan after the surrender. He was truly one of America’s Greatest Generation. I wish I could have known him longer.
My prayers go out to Fran and the entire family. May you find comfort knowing Carrol is in heaven today.