Owen “Al” Parsons, 97, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16 at Mercy New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain, Ohio following a brief illness.
Mr. Parsons was born in Parsons on Sept. 25, 1917, the son of the late Bascom B. and Rosa Lee (nee Willison) Parsons.
He was a graduate of Parsons High School, 1933, from Davis Elkins College with a bachelor’s in education and a master’s degree from West Virginia University.
A teacher for 35 years, Mr. Parsons retired from teaching in the Lorain City Schools in 1983. He spent most of his teaching career at Whittier, Admiral King and the Lorain High School.
In West Virginia, he was active in the 4H Club as a member and a leader, enjoyed sports especially golf, bowling and tennis. He loved gardening and was an avid bridge player. His family was the most important part of his life and telling stories, jokes, and playing games with them always brightened his day.
A longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Lorain; was an active member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church.
Mr. Parsons is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan L. (nee /Groves) Parsons, daughter Mary Lee (Don) Yanoski of Arlington, TX, son David A. (Carol) Parsons of Goodyear, AZ, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Cornerstone, United Methodist Church, with Pastor Chris Lalonde officiating.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone UMC in his memory.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals handled the arrangements. Online condolences at www.boyercool.com.
