Paul Huston Parnell, 93, of North Riverside, IL (former resident of Chicago, IL), died Friday, August 2, 2019.  A veteran of World War II, he served in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska as a Sergeant in the Military Police.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Charlene (nee Cole), his brother Willard of Edmonton, KY, his son Jeff and wife Pam, his grandson Steve and wife Irene and two great grandchildren, Valerie and Nathan, all of LaGrange, IL.  He was preceded in death by his brother Bobby and sister Milladean, both of Keltner KY.

Paul was born November 15, 1925 in Keltner, KY and was drafted in the Army in 1944 at age 19.  Taking advantage of the GI bill and learning to weld, he moved to Chicago after the war and had a long career at Commercial Stamping and Forging until his retirement in 1986.  After retirement he enjoyed travel, camping at Woodhaven Lakes, biking, and watching baseball and football.

A viewing will take place at Hallowell and James Thursday, August 8 from 4 – 7 PM, followed immediately by a Mason funeral and memorial service.  A private family burial will be Friday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Chicago Scots (https://www.chicagoscots.org/) in support of the Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care facility in North Riverside, IL.