Shelbie Gene Parsons, 83, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at home.
He was born May 2, 1939 to the late William and Virgie Clay Parsons. He was also preceded in death by his wife Janie Parsons; his longtime companion Carolyn Baker; his children Michael Parsons, and Peggy Parsons; two brothers; and two sisters.
He was yard manager for Lowes and loved gardening and his corvette.
He is survived by his son Mark Parsons (Anita Jo) of Branchland; his daughter Paula Cooper (Timothy) of Branchland; his grandchildren Amanda (Donna Renee) Cooper, Bud Parsons (Megan), Jake Parsons, Tiffany Parsons, James Hassie, Austin Frye, and Sara Butcher; and his great grandchildren Destiny Cremeans (Tanner), Karli Parsons, Briar Parsons, and Julian Frye; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday December 7, 2022 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home West Hamlin, WV with Tom Frye officiating. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery Branchland.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.