Darrell L. Parsons, age 82, of Fair Grove, MO, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born April 10, 1931, in Springfield, MO, to Vernon and Lillian (Carter) Parsons. Darrell left his mark in this area with all the houses he built as a carpenter. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, serious bingo player, and a former stock car racer, racing at the fairgrounds.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over forty years, Freda Parsons; his parents, Vernon L. and Lillian (Carter) Parsons. He is survived by his three children, Debbie Lewis and husband Bill, Fair Grove, MO, Gary Parsons, Fair Grove, MO, and Brenda Cooksey and husband Ken, Buffalo, MO; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO with Mr. Kevin Inmon officiating. There will be a family gathering following the service at the home of Bill and Debbie Lewis. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.