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Charles PARSONS Obituary

PARSONS, Charles Charles (Charlie) Albert Parsons passed away December 22, 2016. He was born to Louise Sommer and Charles Parsons on April 10, 1945. The Parsons family moved to Miami where he graduated from Coral Gables High School in '63. Later, he graduated with an Industrial Management degree from Georgia Tech in '68. After working for Control Data in Austin, TX, he returned to Georgia Tech for a master's degree in Information and Computer Science and graduated in '72. He spent the next 25 years with IBM in Raleigh and Atlanta, then on to JD Edwards followed by becoming and independent consultant. Charlie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosalyn Parsons, and was a longtime member of Mt. Bethel UMC; children, Brandon and Kimberly Parsons; sister, Ann (Jim) Moore; sister, Ellen (David) Hartley; nieces and nephews, Brad (Amy) Moore, Cindy (Bjorn) Nelson, Jennifer (Shane) Blankenship and Lindsay (Brett) Ritenour; Sister-in-law, Joyce (Robert) Starr, Bob and John (Catherine) Starr. Memorial service will be held at Mt. Bethel UMC in Marietta, GA, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:00 am. He was an Eagle Scout and remained close with his scouting friends. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Mt. Bethel UMC Boy Scout Troup 1011, located at 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2016.

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Tom Steitler

December 28, 2016

I very much enjoyed the few times we spent together - Charly had a great sense of humor and and was easy to be with. I remember fondly Rosalyn and Charly's trip to Hendersonville in the 1970s.
I am sorry for your loss - I send prayers from our family to yours.

December 27, 2016

Dear Friends!
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk through this loss! I am so grateful to have been able to meet each of you when you visited Houston! I love your family and will continue to pray God's grace and comfort sustain each of you.
Love,
Zelda Cox, Carolynn and David

December 27, 2016

may the the god of comfort be with your family at this time.

1 Thess.4:14

BH

December 27, 2016

Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1st peter 5 : 7

BH

December 26, 2016

Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1st peter 5 : 7

December 26, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your love one, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort,alone with God words at 2 Cor.1:3-5

December 26, 2016

May the beautiful memories of your loved one ease your pain and sorrow. Find comfort and strength in God.

Charles A

December 26, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences to the Parsons family and friends in your hour of grief.

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