John Allen Parsons Obituary
We bid farewell to John Allen Parsons of Lenoir, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 5, 2025 at the age of 72. John Allen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cyrus Lincoln Parsons, Sr. and Merium Bryant Townsend; his stepfather Lloyd Townsend; and his sister Susan Lovins. He is survived by: his wife Bessie Shatley Parsons; his sons, Mark Parsons (Kristie) and Bryan Parsons (Jennifer); his siblings, Cyrus Parsons, Jr. (Judy) and Renia Keyes (Tom); and his grandchildren, Abbey, Gracie, Chloe, Liam, Luke and Matt.