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Thomas Parsell Obituary

PARSELL, Thomas Entered into eternal rest on the evening of September 26, 2007, Thomas James Parsell, husband of Susan Poston Parsell. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Parsell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday, September 29, 2007 at one o'clock in First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the residence Friday, # 27 Lamboll Street between four and six o'clock. Mr. Parsell was born August 28, 1944 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Vernon R. Parsell and Mary Marx Parsell. He was a graduate of Southern Methodist University. He was a member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Carolina Yacht Club, Hibernian Society, Country Club of Charleston, Roaring Gap Club, Board of Carolina First Bank, President-elect Distinguished Restaurants of North America, and Board of Charleston Visitors Bureau. Mr. Parsell was President of Hospitality Management Group, Inc., which includes Magnolias, Blossom and Cypress Lowcountry Grill. He was the previous owner of Tom Parsell Chevrolet, Inc. from 1975 to 1989. He is survived by his wife of Charleston, SC; his Mother of Hilton Head, SC; one son: Thomas James Parsell, Jr. and his wife Louisa of Charleston, SC; one daughter: Amber Parsell Lynch and her husband Philip of Charlotte, NC; two brothers: Mark W. Parsell of Memphis, TN and Michael S. Parsell of Grand Blanc, MI; one sister: Nancy Parsell Goss of Newport, VT; three grandchildren: Lyles R. Parsell, Thomas J. Parsell, III and George P. Lynch, IV. Memorials may be made to First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or The Hibernian Society Foundation, P.O. Box 134, Charleston, SC 29401, or The Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 28, 2007.

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Dallas & Karen Evans

October 14, 2007

Suzi: We were so sorry to learn of Tom's accident. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep well.

Karen & Dallas

Don & Cheryl Graves

October 7, 2007

Suzi & Family,
We were shocked by the news of Tom's untimely death. We have such fond memories of our friendship in our younger years and so enjoy the Christmas pictures of your beautiful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these hard times.

Patrick Ferchill

October 1, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Parsell family. Tom and I were in the same frat KA at SMU. Got to see him briefly at the 06 renunion and he looked great. I am so sorry for your loss. Pat Ferchill

Cliff Houser

September 30, 2007

Mark and family,

We are saddened by this loss and praying for you.

Cliff&Jeanette Houser

Trey Stephenson

September 30, 2007

My initial inclination was to opt for an old-fashioned hand-written letter to TJ for him to relate to Suzi and the rest of the Parcell family, but that would fail to address the loss of Tom to Donald, Mike and everyone else. When you start thinking about all of the lives affected by this tragedy, you realize just how large the resulting void is. Tom will remain in our hearts and thoughts.

Bob Cleary

September 30, 2007

Dear Mark and Family;
you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry about your loss. I know how special your relationship was and I feel very fortunate to have met him. You were a wonderful brother to Tom and your shared moments will be with you forever.....your friend always

Mike Gallagher

September 30, 2007

Dear Mrs. Parsell. "T.J." and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tom. I really like him and will really miss being around him at the restrnts and your houses. I will miss our "passing..joke telling " times..I am so sorry..If there's anything I can do to help Donald has my cell # please, call.
Mike

Tivoli Martin

September 30, 2007

Suzi, TJ & Amber,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Tom was truly a gentleman and an icon in our community. He always greeted me with a smile that set him apart from most. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

George & Sherryl Rudolph

September 29, 2007

Our daughter Ashley West Reilly was Mr. Parcell'e assistant for only a short time.She spoke very highly of him and will truely miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely
George & Sherryl Rudolph
Ashley's parents

The Douglas Family

September 29, 2007

Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family. Continue to trust in the Lord. He never, ever makes a mistake.

Karen Hayes

September 29, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's sudden death.. He will be remember dearley for his kindness and his great work for the City of Charleston

Margaret Chanler

September 29, 2007

My thoughts go out to the family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Nina and Duccio Rosselli Del Turco

September 29, 2007

Suzi, Amber, T.J., Louisa and Philip -- We are thinking of you all at this very sad time and wish we could be there with you. With much love and deepest sympathy from us both.
Nina and Duccio

Dave Barber

September 29, 2007

Mark and the Parsell family-

Although I did not know Tom well, I was well aware of his many accompishments and dignity as a human being.

God's speed to him and all who mourn.

Nancy Berry

September 28, 2007

Susie and family-The shock of the news was devastating to all of Tom's family here. May our prayers and love help you through this trying time. Aunt Nancy

andrea soper

September 28, 2007

Amber- I was so sorry to hear about your father. I have fond memories of him from Rollins. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Andrea & Michael

Pat and Patsy Boyle

September 28, 2007

Mary Parsell, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

David, Elizabeth and Hayden Wilson

September 28, 2007

We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all. We are so saddened by your devastating and sudden loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Susan Pearlstine

September 28, 2007

Susie- I have missed crossing paths with you and Tom since my move to UT. We've enjoyed a professional and personal connection over the years. I'm so sorry for this terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

sue holmes

September 28, 2007

Suzi, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Baron and Sue Holmes, Columbia

Bob and Autumn Fincher

September 28, 2007

Amber,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of great tragedy. Know that we will be diligently lifting you and your family up in our prayers.

Philip Bardin

September 28, 2007

My deepest sympathies . What a huge loss for Charleston . He was gentleman's gentleman.
Love,
Philip Bardin

Joe & Valerie Romanelli

September 28, 2007

We were saddened to learn of the loss of this great man. Please know that the Parsell family are in our prayers. Joe met Tom when he worked at Magnolias years ago. Blessings to all who mourn.

marie arnaud

September 28, 2007

Philippe and I are devastated by this tragic acident. Our prayers and thought are with your family

Marie et Philippe Arnaud

carol harmon-lynch

September 28, 2007

i am so sorry for your loss you both are wonderful people

i adopted your bird charles and he talks about "tom" all the time and of course "amber" charles is doing fine and is happy talks all the time

god bless mr.tom and yourself and god please watch over mr tom on his journey back to you

carol harmon lynch

Jonathan Bradsher

September 28, 2007

Amber Lee,
I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. Remember all the good times and I am sure this is such a shock. Take care of yourself and know you and your family are in my thoughts.

Always,
Jon Bradsher

Denise Bradsher

September 28, 2007

Suzi and Parsell family,
I am thinking of you at this time and know what a loss you are suffering. Words are meaningless, but know others are thinking of you and wishing you strength and most of all peace.

Denise Bradsher

Philip Bardin

September 28, 2007

My deepest sympathies. What a huge loss for Charleston - a gentleman's gentleman.

Philip Bardin

Willie and Alyson Cate

September 28, 2007

We are both overwhelmed by the news of Tom's death. Such a vibrant and generous man, he will be remembered by many for the kindnesses he showed them. Our thoughts are with you all as we sit in Dallas remembering the good times with both of you.

Gary Whitman

September 28, 2007

On behave of Gary P Whitman, Water's Edge, and Applebee's we send our condolences to Susie,his children and entire family and friends

Joanne Fronabarger

September 28, 2007

I am sure that I speak for everyone at Cypress Lowcountry Grill, when I say that our leader will be greatly missed. I deticate my shifts, from this day forward, to the memory of his spirit, which will be kept alive at the beautiful space that was once just his dream, that is now my reality, called Cypress.

Susan and Dan Hassinger

September 28, 2007

Susan and I are so happy that we were able to spend time with you this past July and was finally able to meet my cousin and family. We are so sorry for your lost. Our prayer and love are with you.

Catherine Hickenbottom

September 28, 2007

Dear Suzi, T.J. and Amber ~

It's Catherine....Lynn and Neil's daughter. And I just wanted you to know how very sorry I was to hear the tragic news. Tom was such an amazing, loving man...so full of life....and he will be so deeply missed.

I'm so sorry that I will not be able to attend the services, Suzi. I remarried last summer and the children and I are now living in Virginia. But please know that you, T.J. and Amber are all most certainly in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.......
~Catherine

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