Ray Earl Parsons Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ray Earl Parsons, 82 of Portia, passed away January 2, 2017, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born February 14, 1934 in Pocahontas; son of Sidney Earl and Addie Edna Warner Parsons. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, a carpet contractor and installer, he also worked for Barton’s Lumber and was of the Pentecostal Faith. Ray loved to Fish, Garden, watch Baseball and he was the owner of several happy dogs. Survivors include significant other, Marsha Clayton of Monticello, AR and her mother, Elwanda Clayton of Paragould; his brother, John (Barbara) Parsons of Cave City, AR; his sister, Beatrice Manning of Rock Falls, IL; several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Charles, Chelcey, Sidney Jr., and Chester Parsons; four sisters, Alice Gillaspie, Mabel Lamb, Mary Matthews, and Patsy Carley; Marsha’s father, Kenneth Clayton and her brother, Tim Clayton. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11 A.M. in the Bryan Chapel with William Richmond officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luther Jones and John Parsons. Interment will follow at Lawrence Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, January 6, 2017 at 5-7 P.M.

Ray Earl Parsons

February 14, 1934 - January 2, 2017

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