John Bill Parmley, MD entered Heaven at 7:10 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was welcomed by his son, John Thad, his parents, Dr. & Mrs. T H Parmley, his brother, Ralph Parmley, and many friends and colleagues. He was 90 years of age. Left to praise his memory are Catherine Cripps Parmley, his devoted wife and best friend, his daughters, Jodi Parmley, Jennifer Parmley Robinson (Pastor Stephen), and Patricia Parmley, and seven perfect grandchildren, Katie, Jack, and Aimee Sunseri; Isabelle, Conrad, William, and Annaliese Robinson. Dr Parmley directed the department of anesthesia at Hotel Dieu Hospital, New Orleans LA for 33 years. He was a member of the faculties of Tulane and LSU Medical Schools. He began the first pain clinic at Charity Hospital of New Orleans, and published many articles and one of the first books on recovery rooms. He began the anesthesia department at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston Texas. Dr. Parmley was a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology and a fellow of The American College of Anesthesiologists. His love of the outdoors was well known. Many were entertained by his hunting and fishing experiences. A favorite tale was his African safari adventures. He did "sick call" in many native villages. Second only to his great pride in his children and grandchildren, Dr Parmley took great pride in being a native of Texas and a graduate of Tulane Medical School '46. He donated his body to the Tulane School of Medicine. So even in death, Dr Parmley will continue to teach. He served two years active duty in the US Navy and eleven years in the Naval Reserves. Upon retiring in 1985, Dr Parmley filled his days with fishing, shrimping, and building wonderful toys for his grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2013, 4PM at Christwood Retirement Community, Covington, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice Programs of St Tammany Parish Hospital and North Oak Hospital will honor Dr. Parmley's memory. The family wishes to thank the CNA's who cared for him in the past two months. They were truly the "angels" that Dr Parmley named them.
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My dear friend,my love,prayers,thoughts and condolences are with you.Due to a decline in my health I will not be able to attend the service for your dear angel.You will be in my prayers.May John watch over you and bring you peace!,Love,KK
April 20, 2013
Kay
April 20, 2013
Cathy
John was a wonderful man and doctor. He touched all who knew him. He always made me laugh. We will miss him.
love Rita and Emile
April 20, 2013
Dear Cathy, My love,prayers and condolences are with you ,my dear friend.You now have your own angel on duty to take care of you.sorry I wont be able to be with you.Have not been to well lately.You will be in my prayers.with love,KK
April 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family .I am so glad my mom Emily and I got to see you both last year she sends her love along with me
Emi Rice
April 19, 2013
Jennifer I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers
Denise Neyrey Friel
April 18, 2013
My condolences to Ms.Cathy, you are 2 of the best people I ever had pleasure to get to know. You will missed Dr.,John,I have a special place in my heart for U. And Ms.'Cathy always wear the smile, Love U Ms.'Cathy
roxie oulliber
April 18, 2013
John must have lived so wonderful a life to have deserved such a marvelous wife and caregiver as Cathy. God grant him eternal rest and to Cathy - peace and wonderful memories.
Love, Pat and Clif Arnold
Pat & Clif Arnold
April 18, 2013
You were such a good guy.. may you RIP. May god bless mrs .Cathy and you family
amanda callais
April 18, 2013
God bless the Parmleys. If ever there were an angel that walks among us,it is Mrs.Parmley. I am fortunate to work at Christwood with so many amazing people spend their golden years.
Rachel Singelmann
April 18, 2013
My thoughts are with you, Cathy & family
Sallie Cummings
April 17, 2013
My Uncle lead a fascinating life and lived it with conviction. I will never forget the stories he's told me, many of them with great & "smart humor" on his part. A sincere man with a great mind, great intuition, and truly a great heart. We will miss him always, and he will never leave our minds or hearts. Heaven has a beautiful new angel now.
Michelle Sander
April 17, 2013
A excellent doctor a wonderful man and a very dear brother-in-law. You will be sorely missed. Rita & Emile SanderIII
Rita Sander
April 17, 2013
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