Obit Index
Updated: 20 Mar 2009

Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
March 2, 2008

Rev. A.E. Parsons, 69, went to meet his Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Art was born on October 20, 1938 to Rev. Maurice and Grace Parsons. He married Virginia Smith on August 18, 1957. He was the Pastor of Harmony Hill Tabernacle in OKC for over 40 years. He loved his congregation. He was president of "Christ the Great Shepherd" Fellowship covering all areas of Texas and OKC. He enjoyed singing and playing the piano, organ and accordion. He was a great leader who always knew the right words to say. He loved going to church and he always kept God his top priority. Preceding Art in death were his parents and his brother, Jimmy Parsons. He is survived by his wife, Ginger of 50 years, 3 sons, Danny and wife Melinda of OKC, David and wife Tammy of OKC, Rickey and wife Cheri of Fairbanks, Alaska; 2 daughters, Diana Reynolds and husband Michael of Choctaw , Tamara Richards and husband Matt of Edmond; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held 11:00 am Monday, March 3, 2008, Candlewood Chapel, under the direction of Ford Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw .

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