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Hershell Parsons Obituary

Col. Hershell E. (Ted) Parsons, USAF, Ret. -MONTEZUMA - Col. Hershell E. (Ted) Parsons, USAF, Ret., of Montezuma, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2002. A private funeral service will be held in Andersonville National Cemetery. -Born in St. Charles, Virginia, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tip Parsons. He was educated at Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech Universities and received a Masters Degree from Georgia Southwestern University. He was a professional military officer in the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1941 until 1968. Included in his military decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross, which he received twice and the Legion of Merit, which he received three times. After his retirement from the Air Force, he served as Mayor of Montezuma and President of Montezuma Kiwanis Club. He was a life member of the Masons and the Shrine. -He is survived by his wife, Ada B. Parsons of Montezuma; children, Kenneth Parsons of Dallas, TX, Dr. Pamela Pruitt of Highland, MD and Penny Powell of Montezuma; grandchildren, Meghan Pruitt and Mallory Powell. -In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. -Watson Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Nov. 25, 2002.

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Keith Flanary

November 29, 2002

Hershel, the youngest of my Grandfather Harvey Parson's first family, was admired and respected by all his siblings, nieces and nephews. I patterned my life from his. I applied to the Air Force Academy but was rejected - I could not fly. I was accepted by Naval Academy but I rejected - I wanted to be an airman. I majored in Hershel's skill, electrical engeneering. I was called by the Armed Services draft following the Korean conflict - selected the Air Force as my Armed Forces service. I last saw Hershel while I was in the Air Force stationed at Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1960.

I send my regrets to the immedite family. I recall many remote memories of this special person. My presence in his life would not have added a great amount. His presence in mine has and always will remain an emblem of admiration as the favorite uncle, my late mother Ruth's brother. His accomplishments were exceptional.

Lawana Parsons-Fulks

November 27, 2002

So sorry to hear of uncle Hershell's death. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Debbie Standridge

November 25, 2002

I am priviledged to have worked for Col. Parsons, many years ago, at the West Central Georgia Community Action Council. I appreciate so much the opportunities and support he gave me as a young person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, and I will remember Col. Parsons fondly.

Jim Worrall

November 25, 2002

To Ted's Family - You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ada, we recall with much fondness the time we worked together. May God bless you in a very special way during this particular time.

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