George Denton Parsons Jr.

George Denton Parsons, Jr. Born on October 21, 1927 in Louann, AR. George died January 22, 2013 surrounded by family in Covington, LA. The years between those dates contained a lifetime of hard work, accomplishment, and love. George graduated from Texas A & M in 1948 and obtained a Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin College in 1950. He served in the Navy and was discharged in 1946. George began his career teaching arithmetic and driving a school bus in Kilgore, TX. He later left the teaching profession to work for Magnolia Petroleum Co. and then, National Tank Co. George started working for John H. Carter Co. in 1963 as an outside salesman. He quickly rose through the ranks to become President of the company in 1976. George retired to Lakeway, TX in 1985. In a beautiful home on Lake Travis, the family has lasting memories of good times. Golf was his passion and he was good at it. George is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joyce Speck Parsons, and brother, Colonel (Retired) Thomas R. Parsons. He is survived by four daughters: Reakey D'Antoni of Covington, LA; Kimberly Parsons of Novato, CA; Ann Laurent of Lafayette, LA, and Cynthia Beeman of Kerrville, TX. He is survived by a son: Bruce Laurent of Dallas, TX. George is also survived by his first wife, Dorothy Parsons of Lafayette, LA. George is survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A private gathering of family and friends will be held later to celebrate George's life. All of us who knew him and loved him are better for having him in our lives. Every time we lift a glass in remembrance, we will say thank you. Very special thanks to Community Care Hospice at 1007 West Thomas St., Ste A in Hammond, LA 70403. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 entrusted with the arrangements. Sign Guest Book online at www. ejfieldingfh.com.