Parsons, Kenton Grant

Passed: 2014-10-19

Age: 55

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2014-10-21

Information: Kenton Grant Parsons, 55, of Gay, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014, at his home following a short illness.  He was born April 16, 1959 in Kanawha County, a son of Nellie Kiser Parsons of Gay and the late Okey Parsons.  He attended the Aplin Ridge United Methodist Church and was employed as a service technician with Southern States.  He enjoyed ""hanging out"" with his buddies and going on four-wheeler rides.      In addition to his mother, Nellie Parsons, he is survived by his wife, Evelyn Nichols Parsons; daughter, Tabitha Parsons; and son, Doy Nichols; grandchildren, Mason Davis and Brooklyn Grace Nichols; brother, James Allen (Tracy) Parsons of Gay; sisters, Tammy Rairden of Ravenswood, Patty (Gary) Rhodes of Statts Mills and Diana (Matt) Rutter of Gay; mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Lonnie Fraley.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.      Funeral service will be 1 pm Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with Pastor Danny Cummings officiating.  Graveside service and burial will follow in the Parsons Family Cemetery on the family farm, Gay.  Friends may call from 11 to 1 Wednesday at the funeral home.  There was a benefit auction and four-wheeler ride held in Kenton's honor to help the family.  The money was put into an account at City Bank.  Those who wish to donate to the account may do so at City Bank.  The family would like to say a special thank you to the Round House at Evans for hosting and helping with the benefit.  Immediately following services there will be a dinner served at the Aplin Ridge United Methodist Church.  Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.