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O.R. Woodyard Co. South Chapel
1346 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
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1:00 p.m.
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1346 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
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Michael Parsley Obituary
Michael was the founding pastor of "Signs of the Times Outreach Association and Rest Home Ministries". He tirelessly devoted 50 years to bringing church services to those unable to come. Many souls now rejoice beside him as a result of him leading them to the Lord. Michael was a Christ-Centered family man who remained a dedicated husband for 51 years of marriage. A hardworking, wise, and loving dad and grandpa.
Michael is lovingly survived by his wife, Rebecca M. Parsley; daughter, Amy Lewis (Steven); daughter, Nicole Parsley (Chris); his "# 1" grandson, Zane Lewis; brother, Brad Parsley (Cindy); and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded by parents, Alex and Doris Parsley; brother, Tom Parsley; nephew, Mathew Parsley; and his inspiration-grandmother, Amy Stepp Parsley.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 10, 2025, at O.R Woodyard South Chapel, 1346 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio, from 11:00 am. until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Fernwood Cemetery, 460 Rowe Rd. Lockbourne, OH. In lieu of flowers, please consider spending precious time with an elderly person. Your time and care is the most valuable gift you can give to another.
Psalms 71:9
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
O.R. Woodyard Co. South Chapel
1346 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
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1:00 p.m.
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1346 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
Send FlowersServices provided by
O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South ChapelOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.