Earl Howard "Bud" Parmer

1935 - 2021

Earl Howard "Bud" Parmer, Jr., was born in Wetumpka, Alabama, May 25, 1935, and died on November 13, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Alyce Carta Parmer, his daughters Kelley Thomason (Cleve), Carolyn Salanitri (Rick), step-sons, retired Army Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., (Kathy), Patrick T. Hodges (Rani), his grandchildren, Holly Thomason, Spencer Endsley, Stephen and Michael Salanitri, Logan Dorsey, Tyler, Shelby, Wyatt, and Sam Hodges, as well as five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Kathryn Parmer, brother, John Parmer, sister Diane Parmer Smith, daughter Elizabeth Parmer Dorsey and grandson Beau Thomason.
Bud's distinguished career began in radio and TV journalism. His college alma mater was Auburn University and he served in the Air Force, earning honors such as Airman of the Year. Bud left broadcasting to enter public administration, as Assistant City Manager for Clearwater, City Manager for Kissimmee, Director of Housing and Community Development for Community Affairs, a Land Acquisition Administrator for the Department of Corrections and as Gadsden County's first County Manager.
Bud was a member of Salem UMC, Havana, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity and lent his broadcast voice pro bono for public service announcements and charity promotions.
A memorial service is scheduled December 4, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial UMC, 601 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
The family is being cared for by Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, Fernandina Beach. Condolences and remembrances may be posted at www.oxleyheard.com.