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James Parsley Obituary

Parsley, James M.(Lt. Col. retired reserve) AUG 29 ,1919 - SEP 28,2013 Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Carmichael. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Bill) of Carmichael, sons, James and Robert (Stephanie), grandson Brian and great grandson Jack , sister Ruth, nephew Michael (Judy) of W. Va.,brother Lafe Jr. of Alabama. Born in Kermit W. Va. he fulfilled his boyhood dream of becoming a pilot when he joined the Army in 1940. He flew in the Berlin Airlift, became a Flight Instructor and Intelligence Officer. Jim attended UCLA (accounting) and retired from Bordens Foods.Jim will be remembered for his love of sports, his flying years in the USAF, and his deep love for family. He will be missed. Viewing at Sierra View Chapel Tues. Oct. 1, from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral Services at Our Lady of Assumption church Wed. October 2, at 10 am. Interment at Calvary Catholic cemetery date TBD

Published by Sacramento Bee on Oct. 1, 2013.
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Barbara Agnell

September 29, 2014

Only recently and accidently did I discover my dad's obit and messages. Didn't realize the paper directed it to this guest book.
So thank you so much James, Julie and Tim for remembering my dad and your kind words. He died a year ago today. ??

September 28, 2014

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Great Uncle James. We have many good memories of family gatherings over the years. He will be missed and remembered fondly.

Julie and David Nonn

October 28, 2013

Sorry to hear of Uncle Brother's passing. My dad and he were so close. Disappointed to have missed his services but we only just learned of his death. He will be missed.

Tim & Joann Parsley

October 27, 2013

Sorry to hear Great Uncle Jim has passed. I was remembering stories my dad William "Pat" Parsley told me of him and I had an urge recently to see if I could find anything online. While searching for WW2 bomber pilots names Jim Parsley I came across his obituary. My dad always spoke and thought very highly of him. Sincerely Jim Parsley and family. [email protected]

James Parsley

October 14, 2013

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