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Llewellyn Darrel Parsons

November 12, 1930 - August 29, 2016

Llewellyn “Lew” Darrel Parsons, 85 of Enon passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 12, 1930 in Live Oak, California to the late Forest and Grace Parsons. Lew retired as HMC after 20 yrs serving in the U.S. Navy in the Korea and Vietnam Wars. He last served on the DD-838 E.G. Small where he is still respectfully known by his shipmates as “Doc.” He was always proud to also serve as a Hospital Corpsman for the Marines. After retiring from the Navy, he worked another 20 yrs until retiring as a health inspector for the city of Springfield. He was a life member of the George Rogers V.F.W. Post 8437. He was also a member of the Fleet Reserve Assoc, the Union Club, the Machinist Club, and the Buckeye Club of Springfield. Lew is survived by his loving wife of 58 yrs, Sally, two children; son, Mark Parsons of Springfield and daughter, Teri (David) Ratliff of Springfield, a sister, Myrna Emerson of California, four grandchildren; Forrest (Crystal) Parsons, Leanne (Giles) Nathaniel, Stephen Ratliff, and Kolten Wagner-Bushu, two great-grandchildren; Austin and Camryn, two daughters-in-law; Kathy Martin and Karly Parsons; numerous nieces, nephews, and many others in his life that appreciated his friendship and unique sense of humor. Lew was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, Dwayne, Gladys, Pearlie, and Berdon all of California. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 Friday, September 2, 2016 at Adkins Funeral Home, Enon. Burial with military honors will follow the service in Enon Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 Thursday in the funeral home. www.adkinsfunerals.com

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Llewellyn “Lew” Darrel Parsons, 85 of Enon passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 12, 1930 in Live Oak, California to the late Forest and Grace Parsons. Lew retired as HMC after 20 yrs serving... View Obituary & Service Information

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