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Jerry Parsons Obituary
Jerry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Vietnam War as an aviation jet mechanic. He worked for Alcon Tool in the early 70's and retired from Cargill Salt with 32 years of service in July of 2009.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Margaret Parsons; brother, Michael Parsons; twin sister, Joyce and youngest sister, Cathy Jean Parsons. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra; son, Brian; daughters, Kathy (Jamey) Adkins and Amanda (Tom) Carpenter; six grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Parsons and Margaret (Daniel) Spiker, all from the Akron and Barberton areas; brother, Cecil (Sandra) Parsons of Rootstown and brother, William Parsons of Carlsbad, N.M.; also many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Firestone Park United Methodist Church, 250 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron 44301, with Pastor Max Beery officiating. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park with the U.S. Navy providing military honors. Following the service, a memorial luncheon will be held at the church.
Rose Hill Chapel
(330) 666-3089
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Parsons
Katie Parsons
December 29, 2009
Sandy & family
Sorry about ur loss. Dad was a great guy who will be missed.
Linda Cogar
December 27, 2009
Brian So sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your dad. My condolences.
Jodi Wandling-Holderbaum
December 17, 2009
Sandy,Kathy,Brian and Mandy, I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember growing up with you guys on Flora and how kind your dad was to me.You will all be in my prayers.
Nita Johns
December 17, 2009
Amanda and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how hard it is to loose a parent. I'm here if you need me. Just know that I love you dearly and you are in Connie and my thoughts with our deepest sympathy.
Larry Mayes
December 17, 2009
My family feeel your loss with you all. My girls always enjoied visiting uncle Jerry&aunt Sandy, We all have fond memories-- some many years ago-- he always knew to fall with the Black Velvet up. We shall all miss him. Our thoughts are with all of you.
James & Shelene Dirden
December 17, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Evelyn
December 16, 2009
Sandy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was and always will be a wonderful man. He touched me in his words and the Lord and Johnny will welcome him with their arms. I will miss him dearly and I will keep you in my prayers.
God bless you on your road to healing. With love,
Roger Mayes
December 16, 2009
Far too much to say for me to express the sadness or to list the memories of the good times, my best to all.
Sue Linsenmayer
December 16, 2009
Sandy, Brian and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Jerry was a great man that we enjoyed knowing. We will always remember the times we got to share a few holidays. Our condolences to you at this time. With love, Mark and Sue
Pete DeJacimo
December 16, 2009
To the Parsons family sorry for your loss.
Bertha Brumbaugh
December 16, 2009
Sandy and Family:
Our thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. Please accept our sympathies.
Bertha Brumbaugh and Family
Natalie Ellis
December 16, 2009
Our love and prayers are with you all. We're just a phone call away if there is anything you need.
Love,
Natalie and Mark
December 15, 2009
kathy and mandy sorry about your loss dad was a great man always had something good to say. i will keep you guys in my prayers if you need anything give me a call... joe smith (uniontown,oh)
ronnie pierce
December 15, 2009
Brian, we have been friends for a long time i am very sorry for the loss of your dad if you need anything you can call anytime
Jodi Wiley - Burdette
December 15, 2009
To the Parsons Family; Im so srry for your loss. Please know that Iam praying for all of you at this time of loss. May our LORD hold you close.
Danna Kingan
December 15, 2009
To my best friend and sister Kathy I will continue to pray for you, as I know how it feels to lose your father. He has always treated me as if I was his and I love him for that. I will miss him, and love him. Mom I pray God gives you the strength you need to make it through the time it takes you to heal. I love you all and you are in my heart and my prayers.
Tamara Davis
December 15, 2009
Amanda, I'm sorry to hear you lost your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jessica George
December 15, 2009
Sandy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss my "honey" deeply. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.
Billie Andears
December 15, 2009
To the entire family,
You all have been in my life for so long. Kathy & Mandi as my other sisters, Brian as my big brother, Mom as MOM and Dad as Dad.
He never seemed to hold his opinions with us (all though I'm sure he did at times) or his humor. Taking all of us on many trips as kids, my favorite to be included in was Ponderosa Park and the country music. Watching us grow up from rug rats to adults with our own children. He was loving and always had a joke or a kind word of advice. My heart is broken at the loss of Dad, but I'm glad to see him not suffer anymore. He fought like no one I'd ever seen, to beat this. Dad, your fight was not in vain for you showed us all how to love, live & laugh, even at ourselves and that I am very thankful for. I am thankful to the entire Parsons Family for allowing me the privilege to be in your lives.
My prayers that God may comfort you as he has me with my loss; that He may wrap you in his loving arms and bring a presence of peace to your souls that only He can bring.
With all my love, always...Billie (BJ)
Donna Kennedy
December 15, 2009
Sandy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good man and will be missed dearly.
December 15, 2009
Sandy and family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of loss.
Be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Charlie and Wanda
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