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George was born in Georgetown, SC and raised in Columbia, SC. A USC graduate, he completed his dental education at the Medical College of Virginia in 1967. He was on the dental faculties at the Medical University of SC and the University of Florida. After completing his certificate at the Medical College of Georgia in 1977 he practiced as an endodontist in West Columbia, SC until his retirement in 2005. An avid hunter, fisherman, and gun collector he purchased Barron's Outfitters with his son in 1998 and continued his involvement with the business until his death. He loved the time he spent with Kent at Barron's.
A navy veteran, Dr. Parsons served in the Dental Corp in DaNang, Vietnam and continued service to his country in the Naval Reserve. He was a member of numerous organizations and groups including the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, American Endodontists Association, and was a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. He was a member of Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity and founded the SC Graduate Chapter.
Later in life he developed a passion for motorcycling, traveling across the country to find the perfect "road side diner". He loved to plan "guy trips" for friends who learned to appreciate the challenge of following his strict itinerary and listening to his conservative political views.
Dr. Parsons is survived by his mother, wife, Mary Ann, daughter, Nicole Harwell (John) and grandsons Blake and Andrew of Denver, CO; son, Kent (Shannon) and grandsons Sterling, Campbell, Graham, and Jennings of West Columbia, SC all of whom provided much love and joy in his life.
The family expresses gratitude to Dr. Ann Hutchison, Dr. Trip Jones, and Tammy Cooper, RN of the SC Oncology Associates for their compassionate care of George.
The family will receive friends and family from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 29th at Shives Funeral Home. A private service will be held at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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January 23, 2012
Mary Ann, I just found out about George. My heart felt sympathy is with you and your family. Let me know if you need anything. Your friend, Maggie Jenkinson
Gordon Bowdler
January 11, 2012
Mary Ann, Please accept my condolences on George's passing.
January 10, 2012
May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God. (2 Cor. 1:2,3)
Condolences, Hilda
January 4, 2012
Mary Ann, Sincere sympathies are extended to you and your Family.
We have fellowshipped with George and You at many USC activities during our many years as deans of Nursing and Pharmacy, respectively. Best Regards, Julian Fincher
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January 4, 2012
Mary Ann, I was saddened to learn of your husbands's passing. My deepest sympathies to you. Carolyn George Jordan (MCSC,1966)
Tammy Simpson
January 3, 2012
Dr. Parsons, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
January 1, 2012
Dr. Parsons,
So sorry for you and your family's loss. I was referred to Dr. George for root canal once and met him after working with you when you were Dean of Nursing at USC. I will be thinking of you all. Pam Cromer, FNP
Lucia Rawls Schoelwer
December 31, 2011
Mary Ann, Kent and Nicole, I am so sorry to learn of George's death. I was just today recalling my summers working for George, mostly to provide a sounding board for political conversation than to help with his practice! And I remember babysitting Kent and Nicole when we lived next door at the Heritage--hard to imagine ya'll all grown with kids of your own! I will keep you all in my prayers and your husband/Dad always in my memories. with love, Lucia Rawls Schoelwer
Wanda Phillips
December 31, 2011
Dr. Parsons, I am sorry to read of your husband's death. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.
December 31, 2011
Mary Ann and family, I am so sorry to learn of George's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lynn Diggle
Donald Kay
December 31, 2011
Mary Ann, please accept my condolences. I remember the days at Carolina when you were Dean of Nursing and I was a former Professor of English trying to sell snake oil.
Rebecca Dangerfield
December 30, 2011
Dean Parsons, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of you, George and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Fondly, Becki Dangerfield
Jeff Collins
December 30, 2011
Kent and Parsons family,
Not sure if you knew or remembered this but in high school I had aspirations of going into dentistry. I interviewed Dr. Parsons for a class project and he really took the time to help me with the project. After the "interview", the conversation quickly moved to his love of the outdoors and hunting. I know that he would be smiling now as I am sitting in the deer stand with my son - something we just started doing with the help of Kent. He was a great man with a great family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 30, 2011
Dear Mary Ann and Family-Rallie and I are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. George was such an interesting and congenial man. We always enjoyed our conversations with him. May you find comfort in the wonderful family memories and joy in the celebration of a life well lived. Sending caring regards, Ruth and Rallie
December 30, 2011
To The Parson Family, The staff at Wildewood Downs wishes you peace and strength as you move through this difficult time in your lives.
December 29, 2011
Mary Ann, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. I was not expecting George would leave us so soon and hoped he would continue to be a regular on Wednesday mornings. Please contact us if we can do anything for you. Phil and Verdie Sherer (Irmo-Ballentine)
Debra Kinder
December 29, 2011
Dear Kent, Nicole and Mary Ann,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of Doctor George. He was always quick with a smile, big hugs, and made us always feel special when our family visited Barron's.
We will always be grateful to both your Dad and you for carrying on the tradition of supplying the most avid sportsmen in Columbia with great products and wonderful service. He will surly be missed by so many loyal friends. Please know that all of the Kinders' thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
David and Debbie Kinder
Danny Hutto
December 29, 2011
I am saddened as well to hear of Dr. Parsons' passing. He and I hunted together on several occasions at our clubs in Hampton Cty. and Jasper Cty. I am glad to have known him and thankful that we shared some time together doing what we enjoyed. I had no idea that he was ill. May you be comforted in your time of loss.
Claire Kerwin
December 29, 2011
Kent and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am Henry Plowden's daughter from Charleston and I just heard. Dr Parson's contacted my Dad when my mother passed away in November. I understand the pain you are going through and I am thinking of you and your family during this time.
Phil Smith
December 29, 2011
Dear MaryAnne, Please accept my condolences to your family for the loss of your beloved George. I have known George almost since I began practice in 1974, and enjoyed him! We would refer, converse and share dentistry and dental association topics frequently. I think I appreciated George's sense of humor and his "rascally" attitude the best! Many of us in dentistry will feel the loss of a comrade. Sincerely, Phil Smith
Chris & Joanna Heise
December 28, 2011
Mary Ann, Nicole & Kent-
There are no words we can say to ease the pain....hoping the coming days will bring comfort.
Dr P will be missed by many, but will live on in your hearts!
Thinking about you all at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Mary & Charlie McPherson
December 28, 2011
Mary Ann,
We are saddened to hear of the death of our friend George. We have such fond memories of our high school days together and having him as a groomsman in our wedding almost 50 years ago. It was so good to visit with both of you at the reunion a couple of years ago when we first learned of his illness. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Mary and Charlie
Harry Thompson
December 28, 2011
Dear Velma,
We were so saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Words cannot lessen your loss or our sympathy for you and George's family - Mary Ann, Nicole, and Kent.
Harry and Ammie Thompson
December 28, 2011
Dear Velma,
I'm deeply saddened to learn about the death of "Georgie" as we knew him in those days when we all were growing up in Eau Claire. I extend my most sincere condolences to you.
Love,
Bobby Jones
December 28, 2011
Dear. Mary Ann
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Stephanie and Ed Burgess
December 28, 2011
We at Rite Aid loved our visits with Dr. Parsons, and we will miss him terribly. Please accept our condolences, and allow us the honor of helping you in any way. All our love, Dargan & crew.
December 28, 2011
George was my "boss" when I first left active duty and joined the Navy Reserves. Yes, I will always remember those strict conservative conversations. I considered him a mentor in many ways and was so glad to talk to him in Dec of 2010. My sincerest sympathies to Mary Ann, Nicole and Kent.
Most sincerely,
Pat Sullivan
Chip and Libby Brown
December 28, 2011
Mary Ann,
You and George will always be close to our minds and hearts. We are here for you and we treasure our life-long friendship.
We love you,
Chip and Libby
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