James Parsons

James Wadell Parsons, son of William Franklin and Willie Alverta (Yingling) Parsons was born December 5, 1923 in Stratford, OK and departed this life on December 17, 2015 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 92 years and 12 days.

He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather to his family. He was a teacher by trade and also enjoyed coaching basketball and softball. He taught in Adair County for 38 years. During his time off from school he would enjoy woodworking and spending time with family. He also had a great passion for farming.

James Wadell was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Veralee Parsons, daughter; Sharon Parsons, sister Lowanda Cantrell and 1 infant brother.

He is survived by a very loving family that includes his daughters: Gwynne Ricks of Stilwell, Barbara Towers and husband Richard of Wann, OK, Wadana Stacy and husband Kenneth of Tahlequah, OK, Kaylyn Rodriguez of Tulsa, OK, Uyvonna Billings and husband James of Siloam Springs, AR, grandchildren: Janet Thornton, Jessica Bannon and husband Brent, Jeni Stacy, all of Tahlequah, Nicole Eisdorfer and husband Seth of Denver, CO, Timilyn Downey and husband Cyrus, Taryn Price and husband David of Tulsa, Lance Towers and wife Holly of Oklahoma City, Ryan Ricks of Dallas, TX, Rowynn Ricks of Woodward, OK, Ray Billings and wife Debbie of Siloam Springs, Nathen Billings and wife Cecilia of Tulsa. Great grandchildren: Marissa, Dayton, Kyra, Kayla, Elijah, Jance, Olivia, Kaden, Breanna, Lewis and Sebastian, several other relatives and many, many friends also survive him.

In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to honor Veralee's memory, donations may be made to:
Lilyfield Christian Adoption and Foster Care
4930 S. Sheridan Road
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145
Phone: (918) 895-6824
http://www.lilyfield.org/site/index.html

Funeral services were held at 11 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Stilwell, OK with David Cantrell, Richard Towers and Clay Patterson officiating. Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, OK.

Visitation

RobertsReedCulver
801 W Locust St
Stilwell, OK  74960
Monday, December 21, 2015
3 to 8 p.m.

Service

RobertsReedCulver Chapel
801 W Locust St
Stilwell, OK  74960
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Stilwell City Cemetery
Cemetery Road & Section Line
Stilwell, OK  74960