BORN
1946
DIED
2019
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James Parsons Obituary
Jim was drafted into the US Army in 1966 and served two years. He worked for the California Highway Patrol in King City where he retired. He then went to work for the Department of Defense at Camp Roberts until his retirement there in 2010. Jim enjoyed fishing and watching all sports.
Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gwen Parsons; 3 daughters, Tracy Yeakle, Jennifer Mandeville (Scot), Melissa Bedrosian (Joe); 9 grandsons, Dustin Nelson (Tasha), Cody Nelson (Kayla), Jacob Bedrosian, Zack Bedrosian, Caleb Bedrosian, Kyle Bedrosian, Bryce Mandeville, Wyatt Bedrosian and Connor Yeakle; 2 great grand-daughters, Lily Nelson and Ellie Nelson; Sisters, Jackie Bozarth, Lynn Buckley; brothers, Bill Parsons and Mac Parsons as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Jim's wishes no services will be held.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in his honor to The California Highway Patrol Widows and Orphans Trust Fund, P.O. Box 161209, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com .
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