Bill Parramore

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 fax Bill Parramore, 72, of Marianna, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010. He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Sarah and Courtley Parramore. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jim and Charlie Parramore. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Sue Parramore, daughter Suzette Parramore of Tallahassee, and son Paul Parramore of Provo, Utah. Bill received his Associate of Arts degree from Chipola College, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University, and a Master's Degree from Troy University. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Berlin, Germany during the Berlin Crisis. Bill was employed by Sunland Center for 36 years, and served in many leadership positions during this time before retiring as Assistant Superintendent. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Marianna with Dr. Shannon Eads and Rev. Ronnie Wright officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Special Olympics or to the American Cancer Society.