Charles H. Parsons II, United States Air Force, retired, son of Colonel and Mrs. M. H. Parsons died February 22, 2015 at the age of ninety-one.
A native of Alexandra, Virginia, Colonel Parsons graduated from The Military Academy at West Point in the Class of 1946. He then began a career as a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force. He retired after serving our nation for more than 30 years.
Colonel Parsons is predeceased in death by his parents and his son Bruce and is survived by his loving family: his wife, Frances “Fran” Parsons of St Petersburg, Florida; two sons, Charles H. Parsons III and his wife, Kim of Seminole, Florida and William Parsons and his wife, Mayte of Decatur, Georgia; his daughter, Judy Fielder of Atlanta, Georgia, and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was an active member of the St Peters’ Episcopal Cathedral for over 40 years. The service, with full military honors, will be at the Cathedral at 140 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, Saturday, March 7, at 1:00 PM with Bishop Berry Howe, officiating. Reception following at the Orange Blossom Café.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St Peters Episcopal Cathedral or Hospice would be appreciated in memory of Charles Henry Parsons, II.
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High Flight
“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air…. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, – Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.” John Gillespie McGee, Jr.
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It has been a pleasure knowing Chuck during his time at Palm View. I will always remember the glint in his eyes and gracious smile as we met in the reception lobby.
Your memories and family closeness will sustain you all during this difficult time.
Nicola Stubbs Palm View #1206
RIP OUR FRIEND NEIGHBOR AND MILITARY BRO THE LANERI FAMILY LOVED U REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FRAN AND ALL THE PARSON CLAN MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND
Dearest Fran: There will be a BIG void in so many lives. Charlie was like a brother to my husband and after Richard’s death Charlie was there for me to help me in so many ways. God Bless this wonderful man. I am giving a donation to Hospice as they were so helpful to you and me in our time of need. Prayers winging your way.
Love, Clare
I was sorry for you and your family. Hope things have become easier for yo u. (I’m not good at this but wanted to say I remembered golf games. Elaine