Hayden Lynn Parmelly, 87, passed away March 5, 2023 in Mabank. 
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Beacon Church of Christ. 
Hayden was born July 19, 1935 in Dallas to MaryLou (Medaras) and Henry Parmelly.
He was a graduate of Sunset High School in Oak Cliff, Class of 1952. 
Hayden was known as Big Daddy to his loving family and close friends. 
He lived a life of love and service to God and his country. He was a very proud U.S. Marine. 
His life’s work was in sales including cars and insurance. Hayden was a thoughtful, kind, generous and considerate man.
He had a great sense of humor and a very positive attitude. He enjoyed dinners with friends, cruises with his high school class and was a very enthusiastic sports fan.
Hayden was an active member of the Beacon Church of Christ.
He is survived by brother Joe Parmelly, grandchildren Kim Green, Dana Green, Leslee Bereles, Chad Coplen and Ty Coplen, great-grandchildren Hayden Lou Green, Audrina Berreles, Danielle Hitchcock, Katelyn Bridges, Olivia Coplen, Josh Roach, River Coplen and Gus Coplen and special friend Jody McCain.
Please make any memorial donations to Camp Ida, in care of the church.