Charles Allen Parlier, II, “CAP,” son of Doris and Charles Parlier, older brother of Jonathan and Melissa, was born on July 6, 1948, in Reedley, California. He received his nickname, CAP, an acronym of his initials from his mother. In his early years he developed a love of sports, playing football in school for a future NFL hall of fame coach, Dick Vermeil. He was also a 4-year varsity All-American swimmer in High School. In 1966 Cap was accepted to and attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Upon his graduation he joined a Reconnaissance unit with the Marine Corps and also flew Cobra helicopters.
In 1981, Cap transitioned to the Reserves and became a Hughes Helicopters test pilot for the Apache, which is where he met his love, Jeanne Loe. Cap and Jeanne were married in Fountain Hills, Arizona on June 14, 1984. Together they traveled to many places living in Arizona, Kansas, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
After a fifteen-year battle with Cancer, Cap passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Cap is preceded in death by his beloved mother, father, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; four children, Jacy (Tracy), Courtney, Tyson (Melissa), and Taylor (Sherri); seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild with a second expected soon.
Though no services are planned, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Arrangements in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
Updated: January 26 , 2026
Curator: Ed Moore