1926
Robert
2018
Robert Lee Parsons
November 27, 1926 — February 18, 2018
Robert Lee Parsons, age 91 of Trace Fork Road, Branchland, WV was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Robert, son of Luther and Violet Parsons, was born on November 27, 1926, Cabell County, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Willis Parsons, Willard Parsons and Karry Parsons, two sisters; Louella Brennegar and Areva Ross, and son Jasper Lee Parsons.
Those left to cherish Robert’s memory include his wife Margaret Parsons, brother; Homer Parsons, four children; Virgil Parsons, Randall (Deanna) Parsons, Kennith (Angela) Parsons and Neda Jean (Bobby) Burns, six grandchildren; Rebecca Tenney, Kenny Parsons, Colton Parsons, Jessie Parsons, Jasmine Parsons and Destiny Butcher, and two great grandchildren Alannah Tenney and Nicholas Tenney, and special friends Eddie Varney, Lonnie Keenan and Mark Triplett.
Robert worked hard all his life including periods in Detroit Michigan for Desota Auto Manufacturing and Huntington, WV for Wood and Mosaic and Badger Oil. He retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after working at their West Hamlin, WV location for 12 years.
At the time of his death, Robert was the oldest living member of Bethlehem United Baptist Church at Raccoon Creek, WV where he was a faithful member after being saved in Detroit, Michigan in 1957. Every aspect of Robert’s life and works were a testament to his dedication to the Lord.
In his later years, Robert would say “if you live long enough, you’re gonna get old,” but he never let that slow him down. Robert was a lifelong farmer and raised a large garden each year up to his death. He also enjoyed working with cattle, harvesting hay and the occasional rabbit hunt.
While working of all the wonderful things one could say about Robert and his life’s works, a nephew summed it up best by saying “Robert was one of the best men I knew,” and he speaks of the opinion of many. Robert was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Bethlehem United Baptist Church, Raccoon Creek, WV with Jamie Clay and Vernon Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV.
Friends may call at the church after 6 p.m. Monday.
Robert, son of Luther and Violet Parsons, was born on November 27, 1926, Cabell County, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Willis Parsons, Willard Parsons and Karry Parsons, two sisters; Louella Brennegar and Areva Ross, and son Jasper Lee Parsons.
Those left to cherish Robert’s memory include his wife Margaret Parsons, brother; Homer Parsons, four children; Virgil Parsons, Randall (Deanna) Parsons, Kennith (Angela) Parsons and Neda Jean (Bobby) Burns, six grandchildren; Rebecca Tenney, Kenny Parsons, Colton Parsons, Jessie Parsons, Jasmine Parsons and Destiny Butcher, and two great grandchildren Alannah Tenney and Nicholas Tenney, and special friends Eddie Varney, Lonnie Keenan and Mark Triplett.
Robert worked hard all his life including periods in Detroit Michigan for Desota Auto Manufacturing and Huntington, WV for Wood and Mosaic and Badger Oil. He retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after working at their West Hamlin, WV location for 12 years.
At the time of his death, Robert was the oldest living member of Bethlehem United Baptist Church at Raccoon Creek, WV where he was a faithful member after being saved in Detroit, Michigan in 1957. Every aspect of Robert’s life and works were a testament to his dedication to the Lord.
In his later years, Robert would say “if you live long enough, you’re gonna get old,” but he never let that slow him down. Robert was a lifelong farmer and raised a large garden each year up to his death. He also enjoyed working with cattle, harvesting hay and the occasional rabbit hunt.
While working of all the wonderful things one could say about Robert and his life’s works, a nephew summed it up best by saying “Robert was one of the best men I knew,” and he speaks of the opinion of many. Robert was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Bethlehem United Baptist Church, Raccoon Creek, WV with Jamie Clay and Vernon Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV.
Friends may call at the church after 6 p.m. Monday.
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