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Ora Parsons Obituary

Parsons Ora "Skip" James Parsons, Jr., 76, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at home with his family. He was born July 10, 1937 in Filbert, WV, the first son of the late Ora and Ruth Parsons. Skip was a retired mechanic at D. Jays Service Center. He is also preceded in death by his brother Andy Parsons. Skip is survived by his wife, Lois Parsons; sons, James (Nancy), Danny (Lenore), Michael (Margie) and Craig (Ashley); daughters, Serena (Mark) Bostic, Sabrina (B.C.) Owen and Carol (Rick) Goldhardt; step-sons, Rex (Candy) Ball, Clyed (Franchesca) Ball and Eugene Ball; step-daughter and care-giver, Amy Ball; step-daughter, Lindsey Ball; four brothers; six sisters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14 at 4221 Powell Ave., Whitehall, OH. Arrangements under the care of COTNER FUNERAL HOME, Reynoldsburg. Messages may be sent to his family at www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2013.
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Miss you forever brother and friend! Rub n MIke

September 15, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Carla Jones

September 14, 2013

Love u uncle Skip. U will be so very missed. Sing with the angles. Ur forever In my heart. Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P

September 13, 2013

It seems like an eternety ago that I got together with you guys but you always showed me your hospitality and kindness. I know you children of Skip's were very close to him and he was a very good father. So I know the pain that you must be in right now and Lois, even though I have never met you, I can relate to your pain. I hope the cherished memories of your dad/husband will sustain you and you have my deepest condolences and prayers. Love 'n God bless E"LIZ"abeth

Elizabeth P. Snyder

September 13, 2013

i am so sorry for ur loss... he was such a good person... ur family is in my thoughts & prayers!

September 13, 2013

We will miss Skipper for the rest of our lives. Wishing his family strength and peace. God Bless, Curt and Barb

September 13, 2013

SO SORRY I CAN'T BE THERE. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL.

JANICE PARSON

September 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Parson family

Tammy Deitch

September 13, 2013

Love you Uncle Skip, we are going to miss you so much.

Shelly, Bill, Jacob & Abbey Serena

September 13, 2013

Rest in Peace Skip. You were always a great help to my family at the Yearling Road Humble station!!

Connie Baker-Wathely

September 12, 2013

Love you my Brother, will miss you so.

Ronnie & Joy Parsons

Ronnie Parsons

September 12, 2013

Donna and Mark Cox

September 12, 2013

For my brother Skip, I love you and will miss you so much.

Pamela Van Fossen

September 11, 2013

September 11, 2013

I'm sorry to read of Skip's passing. My thoughts & prayers to the Parson's family.

Tina Wood

September 11, 2013

My heart goes out to you over your loss. Know that Skip is with God now and no longer suffers. You are in my prayers.
Nancy Bailey

September 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

debbie hurt

September 10, 2013

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