Rev. Franklin Dewayne Parsons

November 4, 1942 - January 5, 2019

Rev. Franklin D. Parsons, 76 of Charleston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday January 5, 2019. Franklin was born November 4, 1942 to the late Havern and Marjorie Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Bethany Pauline Parsons. Franklin graduated from West Virginia State University with a degree in civil Engineering. He worked for Union Carbide many years while also preaching at many local churches including Emmons Freewill Baptist Church. He loved being a member of the ROTC in college and also was an avid sportsman. He loved his family and his Lord Jesus Christ. Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Wanda Parsons; his children, Dale D. Parsons (Peggy) of Scott Depot, Virginia “Jenny” Parsons of Charleston; sisters, Patsy Thevenin of Cross Lanes, Marjorie P. Williams (Roger) of Cross Lanes; half-sister, Tracy Vasques of Melbourne FL; brother Hansel G. Parsons of Cross Lanes; half-brothers, Eric Parsons of Scott Depot and Paul Douglas of North Tomawanda, NY; 4 grandchildren, Amanda, Chaunalee, Frankie and Brandon; 4 great grandchildren, Joseph, Tressalina, Olive and Thomas; and many other extended family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday January 11, 2019 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Michael Graley officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00am to 11:00am at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. You may share memories of Franklin by visiting his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Parsons family.