Glen R. Parsons

November 28, 1938 ~ March 3, 2023
Glen R. Parsons, 84, a beloved and respected longtime Mooresville resident, passed away March 3, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Glen was born November 28, 1938, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to the late Rudolph and Irene (Garrison) Parsons.
Glen grew up in Lee County, Virginia, and graduated from Pennington Gap High School in 1957. He worked for 39 years for Herff Jones, retiring in 1996 as a supervisor. Glen was an avid and successful fisherman. He enjoyed occasional visits to the casino and playing cards, especially nickel and dime keno. Glen was a regular attendee of several breakfast groups around Mooresville in which he met many good friends through the years. Glen loved to farm and garden. He took great delight in sharing the produce that he raised and the fish he caught with all of his friends and neighbors. Glen’s memory will be forever cherished by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby, Jerry, Billy, David, Rudy; and Glen and Nancy's beloved dog, Daisey Mae.
Survivors include his lovely wife of 43 years, Nancy (Hornsby) Parsons; children, Kim (Mike) Wilcher, Tammy Salonko, Andrea Joseph Parsons, and Mary Gray; sisters, Shirley Pearson, Harriett (Larry) Roberts, and Connie (Bill) Nunley; grandchildren, Richard Morrison, Mitchell (Kaitlin) Lyons, Michael Wilcher, Owen Lee, Morgan Craig, Makenzie (Joshua) Guieb, Emily Joseph; great grandchildren, Audrey, Alyssa, Tucker, Oliver, Haiden, Braelynn, Theodore, and Rowan Glen.
Glen’s Life Celebration visitation and funeral service will be held at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m., with the service at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Cremation will follow services. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I loved his vegetable stand.
Uncle Glen was one of my favorite uncles. I have so many good memories of him growing up at our family get togethers . He was known for his fishing and everyone loved “Glen’s fish” he would so generously share with all of us. He will be missed by so many family and friends! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was shocked to hear the bad news. My heart goes out to the family. I know he will be greatly missed
So sorry. He was a friendly man with a great sense of humor. Pray for strength and comfort for the family.
So much love for Uncle Glen. Thank you for all of your delicious fish and smile that could go on for miles. We love you. God bless you, Nancy,Andrea and all of the family.
Love, Alp has purchased Eternal Friendship for Glen Parsons
Thank you for be such a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather!!!
We are all going to miss this great guy and one of my closest of friends. He sure was fun to be around and his positive energy made him a light to everyone. Condolences to his loving family. Curt and Sheila Freeman
A great man and a great uncle. I will never forget that incredible smile, hearty laugh and all those fishing trips. Prayers to you Uncle Glen, Nancy, Kim, Tammy, Andrea, Mary and to all those whose lives he touched in such a positive way. Love and prayers to you all!
Marcelo Fernandes has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Glen Parsons
I knew Glen from the day I started at HJ. He was friendly from day 1, un-like some other co-workers ! I have 6 siblings, and 5 of us have worked at HJ AND each of us had Glen as our supervisor at one time or another . And each one of us loved working for him ! He was a GREAT supervisor AND friend !! When our Mom & Dad died, he brought food to their house where we were all gathered. The last few years he supplied Candy & I with all the BEAUTIFUL maters we could eat .I usually only seen him once a year when I met him and Nancy to drop Candy off for her and Nancy’s yearly trip to Tenn. to visit Barbara Bargo. He seemed to look younger each year, rather than older !! Ha Ha I’m glad he had quite a few years of good retirement, he deserved it !!! Look in dictionary under “HARD WORKER ” and you will see his picture !! To sum it up- The World Lost A GOOD ONE !!!!
He was a very good father and grandfather, hard worker,dedicated to his religious beliefs in many ways. I know you’re pain was bad now there IS NO MORE. OH WHAT ABLESSING.Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Rick & Brenda Fox has purchased Designer’s Choice for Glen Parsons
Barbara Bledsoe has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Glen Parsons
Matt & Kristin Fenn & ourgirls has purchased Peace Lily for Glen Parsons
Love, Kim has purchased Purple Majesty for Glen Parsons
The Wampler boys has purchased Cherished moments – Lavender & White for Glen Parsons
The Lee family has purchased Dish Garden for Glen Parsons
Glen was a good friend of my husband Don Armstrong. He talked of him often.
Don passed in 2019.
Glen was a good friend & all around great guy who will be dearly missed.
Glen was one of the great guys. Loved to fish. I played cards with him many times as did most of us at HJ. Great boss. I bought a 1975 Ford from him for my son who was in college at the time.
Prayers for the family.
Mike, Lindsay, Jason & James has purchased Peace Lily for Glen Parsons
Andrea, I am so so so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I had every intention to be there for support however I messed up the days so I missed the services. I hope to see you soon and give you a hug.
I love you papaw and I will always miss you, thank you for being such an amazing great grandpa♥️