Virgil Edward Parsons

Virgil Edward Parsons, 84, of Newton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 8, 2025, just 20 days after the passing of his beloved wife.

He was born April 4, 1941, at Sissonville, the son of the late Squire Enos and Maysel Josephine McCune Parsons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, June Elizabeth Parsons; brother, Squire E. Parsons, Jr.

Virgil was an active member of Newton Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a trustee for many years. He worked for C&P Telephone Company for 33 years. After his retirement in 1996, he started West Virginia’s first Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) telephone company which would become Fibernet.

He was an Army veteran and a member of North Charleston Camp Gideon’s International.

His greatest joy, however, came from singing gospel music. He sang with the Calvarymen from 1970-1979 and then with the Brighterside quartet from 1979-present. He enjoyed singing more than anything in the world. He was a witness to everyone he met of his Savior; even to the doctors and nurses during his last days at the hospital.

Survivors include his daughter, Sarah (Darius) Walker; brother, Tom (Cynthia) Parsons; sister, Carolyn (Ron) Fisher; grandchildren, Bailey (Kailee), Adah, Selah, and Micah Walker.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 15 at Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with Rev. Darius Walker and Rev. Ronald Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Military Honors will be accorded by the W.VA. Army National Guard Honor Guard.

John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214

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