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Parnelli Jones
1933 - 2024
Parnelli Jones
1933 - 2024
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BORN
1933
DIED
2024
Parnelli Jones Obituary
Parnelli Jones was a racing driver who won the 1963 Indianapolis 500 and was a two-time champion at the Baja 1000 desert race.
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j. earl Westbrook
June 12, 2024
I saw him race a few times in nascar, also at pikes peak. Comfort and strength for his family and friends.
Patricia A Snover
June 9, 2024
My condolences to your family. I do remember Parnelli, back in the day. May he rest in peace.
joyce mavar
June 7, 2024
such a nice/sweet man that had a giant heart and giant laugh! I remember when he brought the boys in to my pizza place and I made him make the pizza's - he did it but what a mess he made ! He and Judy were always so sweet to my son Jason who was Page's friend and did so many fun things with the kids. My heart goes out to all of you - Judy, PJ and Pudge - Be strong and let the fond memories guide you through this sadness.
Always, Joyce Mavar
Rhonda
June 7, 2024
I had the pleasure of working for Parnelli when he had VPJ Racing in the 70's what an amazing man I was in his sponsorship dept thanks for the memories Rhonda Marshall
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Bob Hackl
June 6, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. As a 13-year-old fan attending my first big race, the '67 Times Grand Prix, RIR didn't disappoint. Parnelli's spirited drive in Bignotti's underdog T70 Ford that day continues to inspired me. About perseverance. Tenacity. I was fortunate to have met him at the Petersen Museum, early 2000's. He indulged me with a leisurely chat about that race and Indy, '67. My wife of 35 years was recently diagnosed with PD. We will persevere.
Carson Loveless
June 6, 2024
Condolences to his family
Mr. Jr.
June 6, 2024
My condolences.
Pat Bondurant
June 6, 2024
I would like to send PJ and Jagger a special message- your Dad was incredibly proud of you - he often called Bob to see if he was following your career PJ and of course he was- then Parnelli called about young Jagger- you brought him to the school after Graduation Bob called Parnelli "He´s a going to be a champion just like you Parnelli - maybe bigger- get him with the right team owner - he´s the best young driver I´ve ever trained" and coming from Bob that was huge.
Judy my heart goes out to you, it´s so hard losing our special husbands, but I can bet Parnelli already found Bob , the Unsers and all the guys in Race Heaven. I can see a smiling Bob saying "You just go through the Pearly Gates and the track will be in the left" They are all very happy to welcome Parnelli , trust me
CA
June 6, 2024
What a list of accomplishments! His name is synonymous with auto racing, in all its forms. The legend, that the legends looked up to!
Elizabeth Bell
June 5, 2024
RIP Mr.Parnelli my condolences
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