Larry Franklin Parsons

Larry Franklin Parsons 77, of Hurricane, WV, passed away June 28, 2024 at CAMC General Hospital after an unexpected illness. Larry was born and raised in Charleston, WV. He excelled and took pride in learning, reading, and playing little league baseball. After fulfilling a promising high school baseball career as a catcher, he enrolled at West Virginia State College. In 1964 upon graduation, Larry was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. During his time in the Marines, he served in various duty stations in the US and overseas. As a Second Lieutenant in Vietnam he served as Infantry Officer. Subsequent tours of duty consisted of interesting Command and Staff assignments at various locations throughout the US and overseas. Larry was a decorated Marine Officer, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and several campaign/service medals. In 1991 Larry retired from active duty with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Larry returned to his hometown, Charleston, WV in 1992 and went to work for the WV Regional Jail Authority. He was responsible for opening and being the Administrator for the South Central Regional Jail and later the Western Regional Jail until he retired in 2009. Larry lived an outstanding and successful life. He brought exceptional professionalism as well as wit and humor to any position he held. Helping others succeed was a strong goal he held. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Larry is survived by his loving wife Carolyn; children: Heather, Matthew and Sara; grandchildren: Noah, Reese, Brodie and Caitlin; step-daughter, Kim; brother, Mark; and sister, Yvonne. In lieu of flowers please send a memorial donation in Larry’s name to: St. Joseph’s Indian School PO Box 100 Chamberlain, SD 57325-0100. A Celebration of Life for Larry will be 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday September 15, 2024 at Berry Hills Country Club 1 Berry Hills Road, Charleston WV 25314 from pm with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating. Anyone wishing to leave a memory may do so by visiting Larry’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the Parsons family.

Larry Franklin Parsons

October 25, 1946 - June 28, 2024