Date of Death: March 10, 2025
Service Details
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9-11am, with funeral following at 11am, at Howardsville Gospel Chapel, 53441 Bent Rd., Marcellus, MI 49067. Brock Brockway, Carroll’s and Jan’s grandson, will be officiating. Burial will be at Bly Cemetery, with luncheon to follow at the church.
Obituary Notice
Carroll David Parmeter, 87, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away at home on March 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Carroll was a man who was cherished and respected by his family and community and was a presence of integrity and love in the lives of all those who have known him. He was born on November 1, 1937, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Leonard Parmeter and Margaret Caul Parmeter. He graduated from Marcellus High School in 1956 and went on to follow in the footsteps of multiple generations of farmers, with his father taking on the role of his primary teacher in the practice of farming.
Carroll is survived by his wife and the love of his life Janice Martin Parmeter, as well as their children Jane (Jeff) Curtis, Sue (Dave) Arrington, Brenda (Alvin) White, Linda Matuszewski, Jonathan (Christine) Balog, Lesa Ward, and Ann (Jim) Parmeter-Cripps, as well as 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Carroll and Janice met on a blind date, fell in love, and married six months later, and have lived their love story of mutual devotion and adoration for nearly 54 years.
He is remembered by his loved ones as bright and lively, emanating warmth, friendliness, and curiosity, and always enjoying a good conversation. He was quite the teaser and was able to find humor and crack sweet jokes with his family even through his dying days. For 23 years Carroll was committed to his role as the Supervisor of Flowerfield Township, where he was known as a thoughtful listener who truly enjoyed serving the people of the community. Until the very end of his life, he loved to innovate and design new ideas for woodworking, engineering, and building farm projects. He did yearly canning with his wife Janice, and they generously shared the fruits of their labor among family and friends, including maple syrup that Carroll made from sap he gathered and prepared in his self-built sugar shack. He loved to read the Word of God, as well as Bible commentaries, and was deeply concerned about the spiritual wellbeing of the world. He was a long-time attendee of Howardsville Gospel Chapel.
Carroll’s family celebrates the legacy he leaves as an unwavering presence of loving strength, which lives on in the lives and hearts of his wife, loved ones, and the generations to follow him. Now and always, we honor and remember his ongoing and eternal presence, and know he lives on and abides in the glory and the love of God.
Additional Information
According to Carroll’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carroll’s memory may be directed to Howardsville Christian School. Envelopes will be available at the visitation and funeral and may also be sent to the school at 53441 Bent Rd., Marcellus, MI 49067.
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Having worked with Brenda for many years I have heard about what a wonderful loving father and godly man Carrol was. May the lord bless your family with comfort and peace.
When I think of Caroll I think of a man that I loved dearly a man that helped me throughout my life when I needed him, He was there for me in so many ways. I can’t express how much I’ll miss our chats and having him in my life it makes me smile to know he is in my future can’t wait till we see each other again. You were great brother in law.
Sending Love and Prayers for comfort and peace
We Love you very, very much.
I served with Carroll on the Flowerfield Township Board for all 23 years that he was Supervisor. He was our rock as a leader, solid and steadfast in attempting with all his ability to do the will of the residents. He practiced treating all with respect, and did a tough job always with high integrity. His Christian faith and love were well known to me.
Carroll had a vision to see a new Township Hall for the community – he hoped before his death. I am the Township Supervisor now and we as the Board and community are working toward the goal of building the Hall that Carroll envisioned. He provided the impetus, and though we didn’t get the Hall completed during his life on earth, we know he will be pleased to see it from his perch in heaven. Rest in peace my very good friend!
Dear, dear Uncle Carroll was one of the best men to every walk this earth ❤️ he was dearly loved by all, including my mother Janette his sister❤️❤️He will be dearly missed.
I didn’t have his last name but he was my dad. My mother married dad when I was 7 years old and when I say dad or think of dad that’s what he was. Watching him while growing up he taught me the art of being able to start conversations with people, one of the most important things you must know when dealing with people. He’s taught me the weather is an easy way to meet knew people. Sure is hot, sure is cold, beautiful day out there isn’t it. From there dad brought a lot of good life time friends into my life. I thank God for him being a farmer or I would not know the love I have for cattle. He taught me that even if there going to be food you must be kind to them. He took my sister and myself in and he was our dad. I know where he is and if you know the Lord we will all see my dad again. I love you dad I’ll see you soon.
I really enjoyed getting to know Carroll through working with him and his cows. He was always such a joy to be around and so complimentary. He will be missed.
Sweet, Uncle Carroll – always welcoming, always ready with a huge smile and a loving hug! Hard-working and gentle-hearted. It was always wonderful to see him even though many years were in between those times. Remembering being at the farm with him and Janice, and sleepovers with Brenda (!) as a child always bring fond memories. Lots of time around the table with just simple peace, and no pressure. Sending the entire family much love and prayers for comfort. He will be missed by so many.
I have been blessed to work for Carroll for many years at the Township Supervisor. If everyone lived by Carroll’s standards, this world would not have any issues. RIP my friend. Thinking of you and your family.
Carroll was a wonderful man, neighbor and friend. We will always appreciate he and Janice’s help getting started farming. We will miss him.
May God take your aching hearts in His healing hands and bring you peace.
Carroll and Janice were always very kind to me, and I always appreciated it. He served God, his family, and the community. He was a good man!