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Ernest Parsons Obituary
Mr. Parsons served his country in the U.S.A.F., during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Senior Engineering Designer with Newport News Shipbuilding. Known for his great sense of humor, Mr. Parsons loved the outdoors, and his three pugs Lucy, Charlie and Bella.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Amy Sue Parsons; son, Denis Ozea; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary K. and Kenneth Miesmer, Terry P. and Michael Sakowski, Donna M. Parsons; three nieces; one nephew; and a special friend, Phyllis Hec.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff, especially Kristi, of Riverside Pulmonary Rehabilitation for their wonderful care of Mr. Parsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue, 2640 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540 or Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Suite F, #227, 1659 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of Comfort with the family. Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood funeral Home 2551 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Dave Lamb
September 23, 2008
I knew Ernie in the 70's in Ledyard/N Stonington. What a nice guy. I'll never forget the Puma knife he gave me for no special reason. My sympathy for your loss.
Betsy & Bob Guthrie
September 16, 2008
Dear Amy, Denis and Phyllis,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Betsy & Bob Guthrie, and Lisa Garner Sherlock
Robbie Etheridge
September 16, 2008
Dear Denis, Amy and Phyllis,
There are no words I can say to ease your pain, so I will offer you my prayers and love and hope the days ahead will get easier to bear. Denis, he loved you very much and you have that to treasure...Amy, my heart is with you...Phyllis, you are in my prayers...take care of each other.
Love to you all,
Robbie...Ashleigh's Mom
Ashleigh Etheridge
September 16, 2008
Denis, Amy, and Phyllis -- you all are in my heart. The world lost one of its brightest spots when Ernie departed it, but Heaven has a brighter star.
*pug hugs*
Bob Bailey
September 16, 2008
Dear Amy, Mary K, Terry and Donna,
You all have my heartfelt condolences. I knew this could come but so hoped it would not. I'll always have many fond memories of Mike/Ernie -- a great friend, a fine man, a proud father, both caring and funny (I love to tell stories of him terrorizing those customers in the Two Guys pet dept. - all true), a wonderful outdoorsman (I never could keep up with his long strides hiking together!). We'll all miss him. Please know my thoughts are with you.
Elaine Smith
September 16, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of attending school with Ernie. May God comfort you during this time.
Anne Farber
September 15, 2008
Dear Mary Kay, Terry and Donna, I heard from Cheryl Parsons about Mike's death. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Anne (Heffelfinger) Farber (daughter of Aunt Edna)
Ed,Sue.Matt.Erik,Natalie Ozea
September 15, 2008
Dear Phyllis,Amy,Denis:Our heartfelt condolences
Rosemary Rocchio
September 15, 2008
Dear Mary and Family,
So sorry to learn of your brother's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rosemary Rocchio
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