Donald L. Parsons' Obituary
Donald L. Parsons, age 95, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at his home. He was born on January 14, 1920 in Alexandria, VA, son of the late Vernon L. and Blanche (Gaines) Parsons.
Mr. Parsons proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was a long time member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. During his spare time, he enjoyed golfing. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Parsons was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary G. (Jones) Parsons, a brother, Gordon Parsons and a sister, Jane Nalls. He is survived by his two daughters: Donna L. Haviland and her husband Sam, and Debra J. O'Donovan; four grandchildren: Matthew Haviland, Rebecca Haviland and her husband Zsolt Nagy, Jacqueline Boland and her husband Joseph, and David Dowell and his wife Joyell; and his nephews and their spouses.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 11:00 AM, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held following the funeral service at Henlopen Memorial Park, 28787 Lockerman Road, Milton, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Parsons' memory to Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mr. Parsons' guestbook located on this site.
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