Mr. Joseph Allen Parmer

January 22, 1951 - May 15, 2017

Joseph Allen Parmer, 66, of Tallahassee, passed away into the loving arms of God, on Monday, May 15, 2017. A son of the late Charles A. Parmer and Marion Dixon Parmer, who survives, he was born January 22, 1951, in Greenville, Alabama. A sister, Janice Parmer Edwards, also preceded him in death. He served in the Florida National Guard, and along with his wife, was a member at Lake Bradford Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and participated in the Mac Paper Golf Tournaments. He was also active in the Abate Motorcycle Group, but his biggest passions were the Patriot Guard, where he served as a Ride Captain for many years, and also participated in Civil War Reenactments, representing Kilcrease and First Florida Light Artillery. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Elaine Montford Parmer; children, Jennifer Keller, Janice Parmer (Roy) James and Clinton Joseph Parmer; grandchildren, Addison, John-Parmer and Eli; siblings, Wayne (Margaret) Parmer and Edie (Charles) Harrison. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. A service to honor and celebrate his life is 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Lake Bradford Baptist Church, with Pastor Gary Dansby officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Patriot Guard Riders, c/o Vietnam Veterans of America, 241 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. Online condolences may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.