Adam “Nelly” Parnell King, 43, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Arbor Baptist Church, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Dr. Lloyd Stembridge officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10 AM, in the sanctuary of the church.
Mr. King was born March 8, 1983, in Tifton, Georgia, to Parnell, Jr. & Robbi Eunice King. He graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 2001 and received a Business Management degree from Georgia Southern University. Mr. King loved being outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and playing golf. He enjoyed the time spent outdoors, but his greatest joy was being with his children and making memories with them. He was a loving and devoted father who cherished every moment with them. He was also known for his great sense of humor, his ability to make others laugh, and the joy he brought to those around him. Mr. King was a member of Arbor Baptist Church. He will be remembered for his kind heart, fun-loving spirit, and the love he had for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie Hall King; his children: Carter Parnell King and Callie Anne King; his parents, Parnell, Jr. & Robbi Eunice King; sisters-in law: Melissa & Daniel Cowan and Allison & Kevin Giddens; and aunts: Linda Thorton, Margie Walker, Debra Simpson, and Reba Woodard. Many cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Haley King and his grandparents: Ella Carter Eunice & Earl Eunice and Parnell King, Sr. & Evangeline Clubb King.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials, please send them to Arbor Baptist Church, 1137 North Merrimac Drive Ext., Fitzgerald, Georgia, 31750.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.