Obituary of Charles Parsons

Kingsport, TN -- Charles “Don” Parsons, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Stickleyville, VA on August 17, 1934.

Don served in the US Army stationed in Germany and was a member of The American Legion Post #3.  He retired from Cyprus Foote Mineral Company.  He enjoyed farming and providing his crops to friends and family.  He loved spending time and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He enjoyed watching ministry on TV with his wife on Saturday night.  He also enjoyed watching football, baseball and racing but most of all he loved the time he got to spend with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Adeline (Campbell) Parsons;  brothers, James “Bill” Parsons, Wayne Parsons and Hershel Parsons;  sister, Vivian Adams.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Della (Davis) Parsons;  son, David (Tammy) Cox;  daughters, Teresa Carey, Tammy (Randall) Sluss;  grandchildren, Jason Carey, Jamie (David) Buchanan, Jeremy Cox, Ashley (Matthew) Baker, Erika (Phil) Weatherford and Breana Cox;  great-grandchildren, McKenzie Byington, Elijah Baker, Elsie Buchanan, Lucas Baker and Edie Buchanan;  He would have been adding another great-granddaughter in January, Hadley Weatherford;   brothers, Echol Parsons and Ronald Parsons;  sisters, June Early, Nina Vaughn and Lucille Lease.

Visitation will be from 11:00AM to 12:00PM Friday, October 15, 2021 at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, VA.  Services will follow at 12:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Clint Parsons and Rev. Rick Meade officiating.

Military graveside services will follow the funeral service at Legg Cemetery, Pattonsville Community, Scott County, VA. with honors being provided by American Legion Hammond Post #3/#265.

Pallbearers will be Jason Carey, Jeremy Cox, Matthew Baker, Philip Weatherford, David Buchanan, Jim Adams and Kelly Wayne Adams.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, VA is serving the Parsons family.