Gerald “Jerry” E. Parsons of West Grove, entered into God’s arms on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was also in the wonderful care of Brandywine River Valley Hospice.
Born August 13th, 1930 to James and Erma Parsons, Jerry is a native son of West Grove, and a graduate of Avon Grove High School, which is also where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year.
His other lifelong passions include being a proud member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, as well as an AASR Scottish Rite Valley Mason of Wilmington’s 32nd Degree, belonging to the New London Lodge #545.
Jerry spent 20 years in military service, nine with the US Navy, and eleven with the US Air Force. In civilian life, he drove charter buses for Readers & Greggs, later switching from private to public transportation and the bright yellow of school buses, which he drove for many years, attracting an adoring fanbase of safe and happy students. Once he parked his last bus, he found yet another job working in the security department for the legendary Longwood Gardens. After finally retiring, Jerry continued his service to the community by joining a band of hearty volunteers at Jennersville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Denise Parsons of West Grove, PA and Dianne Mehn of Leesburg, FL, and son-in-law Karl Mehn, also of Leesburg, FL. He’s also survived by his loving granddaughter, Michelle Valdez and her husband, Chris; grandson, Derek Mehn and his wife Kristen, along with three great-grandchildren, Ruby, Louisa, and Harlo Mehn all of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his little brother, Floyd Parsons of Avondale, PA; and three nieces.
He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Loukie” Parsons.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove, 19390 where friends and family may visit from 9 – 10:45 am.
A Masonic Service will be held at 10:45 am.
Interment with full military honors will be in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to West Grove Presbyterian Church or Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363.
Born August 13th, 1930 to James and Erma Parsons, Jerry is a native son of West Grove, and a graduate of Avon Grove High School, which is also where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year.
His other lifelong passions include being a proud member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, as well as an AASR Scottish Rite Valley Mason of Wilmington’s 32nd Degree, belonging to the New London Lodge #545.
Jerry spent 20 years in military service, nine with the US Navy, and eleven with the US Air Force. In civilian life, he drove charter buses for Readers & Greggs, later switching from private to public transportation and the bright yellow of school buses, which he drove for many years, attracting an adoring fanbase of safe and happy students. Once he parked his last bus, he found yet another job working in the security department for the legendary Longwood Gardens. After finally retiring, Jerry continued his service to the community by joining a band of hearty volunteers at Jennersville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Denise Parsons of West Grove, PA and Dianne Mehn of Leesburg, FL, and son-in-law Karl Mehn, also of Leesburg, FL. He’s also survived by his loving granddaughter, Michelle Valdez and her husband, Chris; grandson, Derek Mehn and his wife Kristen, along with three great-grandchildren, Ruby, Louisa, and Harlo Mehn all of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his little brother, Floyd Parsons of Avondale, PA; and three nieces.
He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Loukie” Parsons.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove, 19390 where friends and family may visit from 9 – 10:45 am.
A Masonic Service will be held at 10:45 am.
Interment with full military honors will be in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to West Grove Presbyterian Church or Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363.
Gerald “Jerry” E. Parsons of West Grove, entered into God’s arms on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was also in the wonderful care of Brandywine River Valley Hospice.
Born August 13th, 1930 to James and Erma Parsons, Jerry is a native son of West Grove, and a graduate of Avon Grove High School, which is also where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year.
His other lifelong passions include being a proud member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, as well as an AASR Scottish Rite Valley Mason of Wilmington’s 32nd Degree, belonging to the New London Lodge #545.
Jerry spent 20 years in military service, nine with the US Navy, and eleven with the US Air Force. In civilian life, he drove charter buses for Readers & Greggs, later switching from private to public transportation and the bright yellow of school buses, which he drove for many years, attracting an adoring fanbase of safe and happy students. Once he parked his last bus, he found yet another job working in the security department for the legendary Longwood Gardens. After finally retiring, Jerry continued his service to the community by joining a band of hearty volunteers at Jennersville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Denise Parsons of West Grove, PA and Dianne Mehn of Leesburg, FL, and son-in-law Karl Mehn, also of Leesburg, FL. He’s also survived by his loving granddaughter, Michelle Valdez and her husband, Chris; grandson, Derek Mehn and his wife Kristen, along with three great-grandchildren, Ruby, Louisa, and Harlo Mehn all of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his little brother, Floyd Parsons of Avondale, PA; and three nieces.
He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Loukie” Parsons.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove, 19390 where friends and family may visit from 9 – 10:45 am.
A Masonic Service will be held at 10:45 am.
Interment with full military honors will be in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to West Grove Presbyterian Church or Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363.
Born August 13th, 1930 to James and Erma Parsons, Jerry is a native son of West Grove, and a graduate of Avon Grove High School, which is also where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year.
His other lifelong passions include being a proud member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, as well as an AASR Scottish Rite Valley Mason of Wilmington’s 32nd Degree, belonging to the New London Lodge #545.
Jerry spent 20 years in military service, nine with the US Navy, and eleven with the US Air Force. In civilian life, he drove charter buses for Readers & Greggs, later switching from private to public transportation and the bright yellow of school buses, which he drove for many years, attracting an adoring fanbase of safe and happy students. Once he parked his last bus, he found yet another job working in the security department for the legendary Longwood Gardens. After finally retiring, Jerry continued his service to the community by joining a band of hearty volunteers at Jennersville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Denise Parsons of West Grove, PA and Dianne Mehn of Leesburg, FL, and son-in-law Karl Mehn, also of Leesburg, FL. He’s also survived by his loving granddaughter, Michelle Valdez and her husband, Chris; grandson, Derek Mehn and his wife Kristen, along with three great-grandchildren, Ruby, Louisa, and Harlo Mehn all of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his little brother, Floyd Parsons of Avondale, PA; and three nieces.
He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Loukie” Parsons.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove, 19390 where friends and family may visit from 9 – 10:45 am.
A Masonic Service will be held at 10:45 am.
Interment with full military honors will be in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to West Grove Presbyterian Church or Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363.
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