Andrew Charles Parnell

Andrew Charles Parnell, 11, was called home on August 18, 2022 to be with the Lord. The youngest of four children, Andrew was born to Eric and Shiree Parnell on May 11, 2011, and is survived by his parents; and his older siblings, Austin, Angelina, and Aaron. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Page Lenard Gregory.
The baby of the family, Andrew was known to all of his friends and family as a sweet, energetic, and funny young man. He was a member of the Gates baseball team where he played pitcher and third baseman, as well as, a member of the Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team. Andrew had a deep love for learning and was an excellent student at both Ironbridge Community Christian School and O.B. Gates Elementary School.
He had many, many interests including riding his bike to his friends' houses, playing video games like Minecraft, reading books, building Legos, Star Wars, kayaking, hanging out with his cousins, Brady and Eli, playing board games with his family and taking care of animals, especially the Parnell family dog, Autumn.
Always ready for an adventure, Andrew enjoyed going to the beach and traveling to different places with his family, including their trips to Puerto Rico and Ireland, and visiting his great-grandmother, aunts, uncles, and many cousins across the pond in England. He was also an adventurous eater who loved sushi, spicy food, and all the guacamole he could gobble up.
Andrew was a bright spark to many and will be terribly missed by all who cherished him. His family and friends will forever remember his bright blue eyes, his quick wittedness, and his sweet sideways smile. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at The Heights Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be following, starting at 11 AM. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

Forever a superhero, Andrew helped save many children's lives through the gift of organ donation. His love of athleticism, his adventurous spirit, and his willingness to help others would have made him a true Jedi Knight. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Donate Life America at https://www.donatelife.net/