Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameCharles Crawford PARSONS Jr. [8190], [8191], [21808], [8192], [21812]
BirthDec 8, 1929, Alamance County, North Carolina [21808], [21812]
DeathApr 2, 2009, Alamance County, North Carolina [21808]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21808], [21812]
FlagsKorean War, US Air Force, US Military, Vietnam
Spouses
BirthSep 23, 1936 [21813]
DeathDec 23, 1979 [21813], [21808]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21813]
Birthbef Jan 7, 1938 [8191]
DeathJan 7, 2005, Alamance County, North Carolina [8191]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [8191]
MotherPearl Thomas DAVIS (1902-1960)
Obituary Online notes for Charles Crawford PARSONS Jr.
4/3/2009


Charles Crawford Parsons Jr.
    GRAHAM — Charles Crawford Parsons Jr., 79, of Solar View Trail, went home to be with the Lord at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Charles Crawford Parsons Sr. and the late Nancy Ada Hawkins Parsons.
    Charles retired after 22 years as a decorated veteran from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant. He served both in the Korean War and theVietnamWar where he received a Purple Heart from injuries received in combat. After retirement from the Air Force, Charles worked with General Electric, retiring after 18 years. He was a member of Historical Providence Christian Church in Graham. Charles enjoyed woodworking and was an avid rose gardener.
    Survivors include his fiancée, Melba Fitzgerald of Graham; son, Charles "Dale" Parsons and his wife Rita of Elon and stepson, Fred Price Jr. and his wife Lisa of Bloomingdale, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Parsons, Michelle Burnett, Matthew Parsons, Hannah Price, Harrison Price, Chapel Price and Corey Price; sisters, Rachel Councilman, Ruth Nowka and Betty Parsons, all of Burlington, Frances Lowe of Elon; brother, Curtis Parsons of Mebane; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Marie Parsons; former wife, Doris Terrell Price Parsons; parents, sisters, Lee Grubbs, Mable Parsons and Lucille Martin; brother, George Parsons.
    Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Historical Providence Christian Church, in Graham, by the Rev. Darryl Peebles and assisted by the Rev. Randy Hobbs. The burial will follow at the Pine Hill Cemetery with full military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory.
    Although flowers are welcome, the family wishes to express their gratitude and encourage memorials to the Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 for their virtuous care and compassion.
    You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [21808]
Obituary Online notes for Doris (Spouse 2)
1/9/2005

OBITUARIES Mrs. Doris Price Parsons 

    GRAHAM —Mrs. Doris Price Parsons , 67, of 116 Solar View Trail, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 11:10 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2005 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

Her peaceful acceptance to Heaven occurred in the presence of all her family, friends, Hospice staff and the gracious Rev. Randy Hobbs.

    Doris  spent her life in Caswell and Alamance County touching the lives of all she encountered. The daughter of the late Johnnie Issac and Pear Davis Terrell , she was one of thirteen children.

Doris  was preceded in death by four brothers; Hassle "Son" Terrell , Lee Terrell , Tom Terrell , David Terrell , and three sisters; Laura "Sister" Edwards, Marlene "Myrtle" Peters and Ruby Jenkins.

Her first husband, the late Fred Price  Sr. passed away in January, 1973.

    Doris  was retired from working in textiles, and known as the "first biscuit maker" of Hardee’s restaurants. Doris  was a four decade member of New Hope Baptist Church in Burlington where she humbly served the church in every capacity asked of her. From custodian to school teacher, member of multiple committees to her many years of being proud to represent God as a choir member; serving God and her church was her passion.

    Survivors include her devoted, beloved companion of 25 years, Charles Parsons ; two sons, Charles "Dale" Parsons  and his wife Rita of Elon and Fred Price , Jr. and his wife Lisa of Mebane; seven joyful grandchildren that filled her heart, Nicholas Parsons , Michelle Burnett, Mathew Parsons , Hannah Price , Harrison Price , Chapel Price  and Corey Price ; loving sisters at her side, Louise Simmons of Burlington and Jeannette Short of London, Kentucky; caring brothers, Harold Terrell  of Burlington, Brodie Terrell  and Clyde Terrell  both of Caswell County. Many dearly loved nieces and nephews who helped provide a lifetime of family memories; and the tender Barbara Terrell , a sister in marriage.

    Funeral services celebrating the life of Doris  will be held on Monday, January 10, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1525 Flora Ave., Burlington, by Rev. Randy Hobbs and Rev. Frank Gribble. The burial will follow at the Alamance Memorial Park.

    Family will receive friends from 4 - 6 p.m. today at Lowe Funeral Home in Burlington and other times at the residence.

    Although flowers are welcome, the family wishes to express their gratitude and encourage memorials to the Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, N.C. 27215 for their virtuous care and compassion. [8191]
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