It is with a heavy heart that the family of Charles “Chuck” Parsons announce his passing on February 12, 2022 at the age of 78.
Chuck was born in Bronxville, New York to his parents Sally and John Parsons. He graduated from Kent’s Hill School in Maine and a Bachelor Degree Union College in Kentucky. He was teaching middle school history in Ohio when he was drafted in 1969.
He entered the Army in 1969 and served as a combat medic in Vietnam. He earned the Bronze Star, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation, Army Good Conduct, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Meritorious Unit, Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter (Rifle M-14), Marksman (Rifle M-16) and ended his military career with the rank of E5 in the 1st Cavalry Division, 12th Cavalry Regiment. He was so proud of his service and over 30 combat assaults.
Chuck dedicated his careers to helping others from working in Alachua County Schools as a truant officer, then working at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Gainesville and Pinellas Park. He finished his 30-year career with the State of Florida at the Department of Labor and Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Division.
His true love was sailing. He had many sailboats in his life and taught sailing in Maine summer camps. He was a member and former commodore of the Gulf Hunter Sailing Association. He helped to plan and race in many regattas. He was a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club for many years. Our favorite times were on the water, under sail, going to a new adventure.
Chuck will be remembered by his wife of 31 years, Karen; daughters, Jennifer Parsons and Lauren (James) Maida; a brother, John (Judy) Parsons; grandchildren: Jackson and Isabella Maida, many nieces, nephews and 7 brother in laws.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation https://fcsf.org in the memory of Charles “Chuck” Parsons
SP5 Charles “Chuck” W. Parsons military funeral will be March 3, 2022, Thursday, 2:30 PM at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida 33744 with the American Legion Post 273 and the US Army Funeral and Honors detail from Fort Stewart, Georgia to officiate.
Karen, I’m so ery sorry or your loss. Chuck wasa wonderful man.
Karen,
So sorry for your loss. Know you and the family are in our prayers. The dedication you and Chuck had was beautiful.
Love,Tony and Betty
Karen and family,
Robert and I are so sad to hear of Chuck’s sudden passing. Sending Love and hugs to you all during this very sad time. He was a true friend and very lovable guy. You know he is still with you and protecting you all.
Karen and family. Iām so sorry to hear of your loss. The kind of life Chuck lived and who he was is detailed beautifully in your memorial. He was a man to be proud of as I know your all are.
Dear Karen and your beautiful family, Sending love and prayers for you all. Lee and I were so blessed to have shared so many wonderful times with you and Chuck. Your ‘Gemini’ was a very special man and will be remembered for his love of you and your family and his loving heart for all. May you always feel his soft presence all around you and yours. Hugs Dody
I am so sorry for your loss Karen. My prayers are with you and your family šš¼
We are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers. We are so sorry that we never got to meet Chuck.