Rev. Andrew J. Parsons

Rev. Andrew J. Parsons, 99, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went peacefully to his heavenly reward on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 7:33 a.m at his residence. He was the son of Tilden and Anna Mae Parsons, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Lucille Parsons; his second wife, Arvilla Parsons; three sons, Vernon, James, and Dennis Parsons; three daughters, Priscilla Parsons, Joyce Grimmette, and Lorene Sigman; a daughter-in-law, Deanna Parsons; one grandson, Jackie Lee Parsons, Jr.; one great granddaughter, Brandy Long; and one great grandson, Brody Gardner. Rev. Parsons was a well-known pastor and evangelist, having preached seven straight years every night but three. He was a self-educated man who saw many souls saved through the old-fashioned preaching of God's Word. His last pastorship was the Silver Memorial FWB Church in Kanauga, Ohio where he was a charter member for 50 years. Mr. Parsons is survived by his devoted and loyal wife, Leah Parsons; two daughters, Anna (Richard) Marsh of Man, West Virginia and Peggy (Barry) Yeauger of Cheshire, Ohio; one son, Jack (Lisa) Parsons of Gallipolis; one daughter-in-law, Connie Parsons of Gallipolis; two sons-in-law, Larry (Carolyn) Grimmette and John L. Sigman both of Gallipolis; two sisters, Hester Maxine Murphy of Phyllis, Kentucky and Judy (Jack) Reitmire of Letart, West Virginia; nineteen grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren; twenty-two great great grandchildren; and a whole host of friends! The funeral service for Andrew will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Silver Memorial FWB Church with Ministers William Runyon, Jr. and Larry Castell officiating. His burial will be on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pecks Mill, West Virginia. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Silver Memorial FWB Church. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of practicing social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.