Roy O'Dell Parsons

Roy ODell Parsons, 71, formally of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home. Roy was born to Delphia (Parnell) and William ODell Parsons on May 9, 1943 in Steele, Missouri. He graduated in 1961 from Greenfield High School; of which he was the quarterback for the football team. He attended Indiana Central College for 1 year. He married Anita on October 15, 1983. Roy loved to go to the riverboat. His favorite snack was chocolate. He loved to watch TV, especially the Colts, of which he was an avid fan. His favorite pastime was going fishing with his boys. Roy is survived by his wife, Anita; his sons, Jeff Yelton of Indy, Tracy (Mitzi) Parsons of Acton, Craig Parsons, Steve (Kim) Yelton, and Kirk (Sherry) Parsons, all of Indianapolis; his mother, Delphia Parsons; his siblings, Lindell (Linda) Parsons, Phillip (Connie) Parsons, Diana (Joe) Collingwood, and Victor (Gloria) Parsons, all of Greenfield; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Roy is preceded in death by his father, William ODell Parsons and his daughter, Lori. A public visitation for Roy will be on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 3-7PM at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, 1780 W Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140. Service will follow at 7PM.