He was born in Calhoun County a son of the late Joseph and Gathie Parsons. He was a timberman.

Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Hogue of Florida and Mary Ann Parsons of Arnoldsburg WV; a son, Henry Curt Parsons, Jr. of Munday; two brothers, Dalton Parsons of Munday and Teddy (Joann) Parsons of Brohard WV; four grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville WV. Burial will be in the Parsons Cemetery at Arnoldsburg.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the services Thursday.