Samuel Everett Parson, 85, son of the late Lawrence Parson and Pauline Smith Parson, was born February 23, 1936 in Green County, KY and graduated to Heaven on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Campbellsville, KY.

Sam was retired from Fruit of the Loom after 40 years with the company. He professed faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrated that faith through a life of kindness, honesty and integrity. He was an active member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple, where he often served as song leader. He was a gifted singer, loved gospel music and at one time sang with the Joymakers Gospel Group. Sam was known as a gentle, caring, hardworking, generous person. He loved participating in and watching sports, doing yard work, serving at his church and spending time with friends and family.

SURVIVORS:

His beloved wife of 64 years: Margaret Wise Parson

1 son and daughter-in-law: Ron and Debbie Parson of Campbellsville, KY

3 grandchildren: Kurtis Parson and wife Corah and Brianne Parson of Great Falls, Montana; Alaina Ramsay and husband Ryan of Charleston, Tennessee

7 great-grandchildren: Alexandra and Caleb Owens, Micah and Mason Parson and Jade, Taya and Eliza Ramsay

1 sister: Glenda Lawson

2 sisters-in-law: Pauline Wise and Brenda Parson of Campbellsville

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends

Samuel was also preceded in death by one brother, David Parson on June 30, 2015.

VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Campbellsville Baptist Temple by Pastor Jase Divens     

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO VICTORY PRESS BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.