Frank L. Parsons' Obituary
Frank Leslie Parsons, 95 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Altenheim of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. He was born in Hoxie, AR, the son of the late John and Carrie, nee Watson, Parsons.Frank was retired from the Alton Southern Railroad where he had worked as a scheduling clerk. He had served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps and was a Veteran of WW II, was a member of American Legion Post 581, Columbia, IL, as well as the NRA.He was married to the late Anna, nee Palmisano, Parsons. They were married on September 4, 1943, in Arkansas. she had passed away August 29, 2007.
VisitationThursday, October 8, 2015, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral HomeAmerican Legion Post 581 will hold services at 7:00 pm, at the funeral home on Thursday evening.
ServicesFriday, October 9, 2015, 10:30 amLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, ILRev. Larry Ridenour, officiating
IntermentJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: The Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe Street, Ste:200 Chicago, IL 60606
SurvivorsDaughter, Diane Kenuam of Park Hill, MODaughter, Mary Taylor of Bradley, ARSon, Frank (Cheryl) Parsons of Columbia, ILDaughter, Jeannie Magyer of Bossier City, LA9 Grandchildren, Many Great-Grandchildren, and 2 GreatGreat-GrandchildrenOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, James ParsonsGrandson, Bobby KenuamGranddaughter, Betty Krass
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