James "Doodlebug" Parnell, 73, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 22, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born in Lake City on March 11, 1951 to the late Lewis Gus Parnell and Iva Mae Stripling Parnell. He worked for over forty years with GATX as a welder, which was a subdivision of the Nutrien & PCS/Occidental Corporation. He was a lifelong resident of Lake City and was a devout Christian. In his spare time, Doodlebug enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding in the woods; but more importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary Parrott Parnell and his two step-brothers, Billy Joe Tyre and Tommy Tyre.

He is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Jackie Norris Parnell of Lake City; daughters, Belinda "B.B." Parnell (Jacob), Catherine "Cathy" Ott (Rodney) and Amber Pitts (Chris) all of Lake City; brother, Charlie Parnell of Lake City; and his sisters, Gail Johns, Sara Parnell (Dwayne), Katie Greene (R.A.) and Beadie Noton (Tom) all of Lake City. Eight grandchildren, Cecilia Daugherty of Indiana, Brooklyn Pitts, Alana Ott, Brandon Pitts, Rodney Ott, Jr., Eli Ott, Blair Rose Pitts and Boyd Pitts all of Lake City also survive.

A graveside service for Doodlebug will be conducted on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Randy Ogburn officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be considered to Haven Hospice, 6037 W. US HWY 90, Lake City, FL, 32055.