Gary Lynn Parsons

1938 - 2019

Gary Lynn Parsons obituary, 1938-2019, Spartanburg, SC

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel - Spartanburg

2075 East Main Street

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Gary Parsons Obituary

MOORE, SC- Gary Lynn Parsons, 80, of 100 Allsbrook Place, Moore, SC, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, April 15, 2019. Born June 5, 1938, in Lorain, OH, he was the son of the late Lake A. and Mary Garay Parsons.
Mr. Parsons attended Waverly High School, The Ohio State University, and was a graduate of Ohio University. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, and Little League baseball. He also loved golf and football, especially, Ohio State.
He was employed at Mead Papers in Chillicothe, OH as a shipping foreman for 10 years. In 1969, he went to work for Georgia Pacific Corporation in Cleveland, OH as a distribution manager. In 1980 he became vice president of Sunbelt Lumber Company with President John Waddell in Spartanburg, SC.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Jan; daughter, Betsy Anderson (Scott); granddaughters, Emily Vargo (Mason), Allison Wood, and Erin Parsons; and his four-legged babies, Sadie Mae and Charlie. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved son, Mark Parsons.
Many thanks to Kindred Home Care, Comfort Keepers Home Care, and Wren Hospice. Special thanks to Scott Cox, Mel Munos, Jamie Hester, and Dr. James Schrouder.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic Church, 2575 Reidville Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29301, by The Rev. Ryan Eric Dela Pena. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel

Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal on Apr. 16, 2019.
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So many good memories of visiting Jan and Gary in SC during my years in Hickory, NC. My heartfelt condolences go out to Jan and Betsy and all your family. Praying the Lord gives you strength and perfect peace at this very difficult time.

Don Goosman

April 19, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Kara Wojtukiewicz

April 17, 2019

a loved one

April 16, 2019

Gary and Jan has become a part of my family over this past year. Though losing Gary is painful, we should rejoice for him. The Lord has called him home to his reward for a life well lived. My love and condolences to Jan and his family. If there is anything I can do please feel free to let me know.

Scott Cox

April 16, 2019

a loved one

April 16, 2019

Dear Parsons Family: Please accept our sympathy for your recent loss.

We are grateful that you named the Spartanburg Humane Society for memorial donations. Thank you.

Wishing you peace.

Susan Ebert, Volunteer

April 16, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our family will be praying for you.

Brian West

April 16, 2019

Jan, Scott and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Laurie Cox

April 16, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one and am praying for peace for you and your family.

Linda Jackson

April 16, 2019

I know we had not talked in a while Pop, but I will always love you and cherish all the good memories I have from growing up. I would have never learned to love Star Trek, Sci-Fi movies, or even Ohio State Football. I have missed you so much...and I will always. No one could have asked for a better grandfather, and I will always be grateful for everything you did for me when Dad passed and more. I think you would be proud of the person I have become ... and that gives me comfort today. Say hi to Dad for me.

Love always,

Erin

Erin Parsons

April 15, 2019

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2575 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg, SC

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