John Randal Parsons Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Randal Parsons (Memphis, Tennessee), born in Water Valley, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Randal left this world on March 30, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar Thurman Parsons, Jr. and Mary Kathryn Buchanan Parsons; and his siblings, Richard Lynn Parsons and Laura Parsons Walker. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer Thornton Parsons of Memphis, TN; his brother James Robert "Robby" Parsons (Bonnie) of Water Valley, MS; his daughters, Alison Parsons Jardine (Jason) of Santa Rosa, CA and Melissa Parsons Vincent (Matthew) of Oxford, MS; his stepdaughters, Audrey Bledsoe Garrett of Santa Fe, NM and Donna Grace Garrett of Eugene, OR.; and his grandchildren, Gabe Jardine, Pippin Jardine, Eli Vincent and Ari Vincent.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Christ Church (4488 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Wilson Chapel - Christ United Methodist Church (4488 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Church Health Center, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 142, Memphis, TN 38104, or to Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.
