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Parnell and his wife Allene had two daughters. The eldest, Carleton, died of cancer in 2002, prompting her father to devote much of his life to helping others with cancer. | Parnell and his wife Allene had two daughters. The eldest, Carleton, died of cancer in 2002, prompting her father to devote much of his life to helping others with cancer. | ||
In [[1984]] Parnell donated a building to the City of [[Montevallo]] for use as a library. It was named [[Parnell Memorial Library]] in honor of his parents, Mr & Mrs [[L. C. Parnell, Jr]]. When the library recently moved to a new building, the Parnell family made another substantial donation. The library's "Parnell Room" houses the family's collection of military and southern history and serves as a boardroom. | |||
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* [http://www3.ccc.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=94733 Interview with Foots Parnell] (Spring-Summer 2006) ''UAB Cancer Center Magazine''. | * [http://www3.ccc.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=94733 Interview with Foots Parnell] (Spring-Summer 2006) ''UAB Cancer Center Magazine''. | ||
* "Parnell Memorial Library" (February 20, 2007) ''Birmingham News''. | |||
[[Category:Bankers|Parnell, Foots]] | [[Category:Bankers|Parnell, Foots]] | ||
[[Category:Living people| | [[Category:Living people|Parnell, Foots]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:30, 20 February 2007
Leighton C. "Foots" Parnell, III is a commercial mortgage banker, president of Byars and Company, and an active supporter of cancer research.
Parnell has served on the board of Children's Harbor and is currently co-chair of the campaign to establish a radiation oncology facility at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In 2006 Parnell was named one of six "Men of Substance and Style" by Saks Fifth Avenue for an event benefitting prostate cancer research at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Parnell and his wife Allene had two daughters. The eldest, Carleton, died of cancer in 2002, prompting her father to devote much of his life to helping others with cancer.
In 1984 Parnell donated a building to the City of Montevallo for use as a library. It was named Parnell Memorial Library in honor of his parents, Mr & Mrs L. C. Parnell, Jr. When the library recently moved to a new building, the Parnell family made another substantial donation. The library's "Parnell Room" houses the family's collection of military and southern history and serves as a boardroom.
References
- Interview with Foots Parnell (Spring-Summer 2006) UAB Cancer Center Magazine.
- "Parnell Memorial Library" (February 20, 2007) Birmingham News.