James Franklin Parsons

James Franklin Parsons, 71, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on December 15, 1949 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Franklin S. and Violet E. Coleman Parsons. Jimmy was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jimmy was married to Joyce Parsons, and she survives him in Crown City. He is also survived by one son, Jeremiah J. (Sue) Parsons of Crown City; a daughter, Carla (Roy) Daniels of Gallipolis; step daughter, Sherry (Dale) Ball of Gallipolis Ferry, WV; three sisters, Carol (Larry) Groves of Gallipolis, Debbie (Harold) Barcus of Gallipolis, and Tonya Parsons Pendagraft of Virginia; four brothers, Clifford (Sandy) Parsons of Gallipolis, Richard (Darlene) Parsons of Mississippi, Randy Parsons of Mississippi, and Clint Parsons of Virginia; four grandsons, two granddaughters, and sixteen great grandchildren. The funeral service for Jimmy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the funeral home. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Pallbearers will be Seth Parsons, Dustin Bickers, Cliffie Parsons, Adam Scalf, Christopher Parsons, Jesse Ball, and Larry Martin. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.