Glen David Parson
of Moro, AR
January 7, 1923 - May 18, 2019
Glen David Parson, 96 of Moro, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born on Sunday January 7, 1923 to David Lonnie and Annie Davis Parson in Glenwood, Arkansas. Glen married the love of his life Margaret Modine Parson and were blessed with twelve children and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Glen was a member of The Gospel Lighthouse Church in Moro, where he served for many years as deacon. He was a farmer in Lee County for over 60 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family in his leisure time. He also served his country in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; David Lonnie Parson and Annie Davis Parson, brothers Tillman Walker, Leonard Walker, Robert Walker, Arthor Parson, and Floyd Parson; sisters; Haylene Parson, Jewel Parson, Ruby Parson, Estell Parson, Jewel Fay Parson, and Jaunita Parson. Wife for over sixty years, Margaret Modine Parson, two daughters, Betty Butterworth and Dena Parson and one grand daughter , Meghan Parson.
He is survived by six sons, David Parson (Joyce) of Moro, Arkansas; Bobby Parson, of Moro, Arkansas; Billy Parson (Shelly) of Palestine, Arkansas; Tony Parson (Carol) of Moro, Arkansas; Glen J. Parson (Dee) of Heber Spring, Arkansas; Rick Parson (Jamie) of Des Arc, Arkansas; Four Daughters, Christine Cupp of Searcy, Arkansas; Paula Sandage (David) of Marianna, Arkansas; Judy Nicholas of Moro, Arkansas; Barbara Hindsley (Blue) of Marvell, Arkansas; Brothers Lonnie Parson (Sue) of Searcy; Sisters, Louise Compton (Henry) of Moro, Pearlie Mae Wooten of Brinkley, a host of grand children and great- grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jake Ligon, Jarred Herron, Derrick Butterworth, Danny Parson, Donny Parson and Joshua Parson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Herndon, Joseph Parson, Davey Parson, Joey Parson, Matt Parson, Patrick Parson.
Services for Mr. Parson will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Moro, Arkansas with Brother Rex Jones officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow services at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Arkansas. Roller Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com