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BORN
1940
DIED
2024
Ken Parslow Obituary
Born Dec. 9, 1940, in Miami, Ken moved to this area in 1973 from his birthplace.
He graduated from North Miami High School Class of 1959.
Ken served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) for four years. He was a plank owner.
He worked as a shift engineer and a control center operator.
A Catholic, Ken was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He also was a member of the National Rifle Association and various car clubs. His interests included old cars, Stetson baseball, Little League and men's softball.
Ken is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara; son Cole Parslow (Marjorie) of DeLeon Springs; daughter Shelley Parslow Dougal (Rick) of Port Orange; sister Sarah Parslow of DeLand; grandchildren Hayley Ann Calvo (Joey), Rhett Parslow (Payge), Rick Dougal (Anne Fleming) and Chase Parslow (Samantha St. Jean); great-grandson Walker Parslow; and nephew Robert Lightholder and his wife, Tondra, and children Dominic and Brandon.
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Claude Van HooK
September 29, 2024
was surprised to see that Ken did not come to Deland until 1973. He always made me feel that he had known me all my life
Mary McBride
September 25, 2024
With Halloween coming up, I´ve been remembering all the fun we all had with our Haunted Houses, husbands and kids. I hope you´ve had a wonderful life together with your kids and grands. I´m so sorry that Ken couldn´t stay longer. Hugs and prayers, Mary
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