Raymond Earl Parsons

RAYMOND EARL "RANDY" PARSONS, 72, of Winfield, WV passed away on December 30, 2024 after a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Randy was born on May 7, 1952 in South Charleston. He grew up in the Kanawha Valley and graduated from South Charleston High School in 1970. He went on to Carver Career and Technical Center where he graduated in 1972. He started his career as a ThromoKing Technician working for JD Moore, Inc. and later became the owner/operator of Teays Valley Auto and Truck Service. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work, honesty and dedication to helping his community.
Throughout his life he loved racing cars, playing music and spending time with his family. He taught himself how to play the guitar, banjo, mandolin and piano. In the 1980s & early 90s he was an instrumentalist and singer for the bluegrass gospel group, The Country Christians. He later happily sang with the Parsons Family band with his son, daughter, daughter in-law and dear friend, Doug Escue. He was an active member of Teays Valley Church of God where he was a valued part of the choir and praise band. He loved playing volleyball in the church and YMCA leagues with his son.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy Meredith Parsons, his children Randall Parsons (Rachel) and Katy Kincaid (Joseph), and his grandchildren, Noah and Cooper Parsons and Lylah Kincaid. He is also survived by his brother Larry (Rhonda) Parsons, his brothers-in-law Don Meredith (Sharon), Tom Meredith (Mary), Sam Meredith, his sister-in-law Judy Anderson (Ron) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he deeply loved. He is preceded in death by his mother Ila Owens Shinn, his father Orville Parsons, Jr., and brother Jay Parsons.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot with visitation from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and service to follow.