Anthony "Tony" Parsons

PARSONS Anthony "Tony" Anthony "Tony" Parsons, 45, of Defiance, died 12 Noon, Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in Defiance County, OH from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Defiance, OH on May 24, 1962, the son of Gerald K. "Pete" and Karen (Lee) Parsons. In 1985, he married Kristi L. Hefflinger who survives. Other survivors include his mother and stepfather, Karen and Tom Keller, Defiance; brothers, Tim (Connie) Parsons, Defiance, Doug (Cecilia) Parsons, Defiance; sisters, Cheryl (Ron) Marckel, Sylvania, Julie (Scott Appelhans) Gallup, Oregon, OH and his grandmother, Vera Lee of Ada, OH. Preceding in death was his father. Mr. Parsons was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association). He worked at Diehl Milk, Defiance and formerly at Silgan, Napoleon. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Mast - Mock-Hoffman - Hanenkrath-Clevenger - Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Defiance with Father Tim Kummerer officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Preferred memorials are the donor's choice.