Lowell Parsley
November 13, 1930 ~ January 13, 2013
Resided in:
Statesville, NC
Lowell Parsley, 82, of Statesville, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was a devoted Christian, and a loving example to his family, church, and friends.
Mr. Parsley was born November 13, 1930 in Borderland, WV, to the late Edward Lee and Vina Maynard Parsley. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Chester, Blaine, Clifford, Edward, and William (Bill) Parsley, and by three sisters, Cora Heineman, June Torres, and Patsy Porter.
He was a graduate of Chattaroy High School, and worked at Statesville Plywood. He was a member of the Living Water Assembly of God Church of Statesville.
Mr. Parsley is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rosemary Johnson Parsley; daughters Amy Parsley Allen and husband Dale, and Julie Parsley Kolodzik and husband Matt; grandchildren Cayleigh and Jacob Kolodzik; sister Mildred Parsley Nicholas; and sister-in-law Peggy Parsley.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. A memorial service will then follow at 2:30 p.m. at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Kent Smith officiating.
Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday at Green Hills Cemetery.
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Rip Late Uncle Lowell , praying for the family
I will always cherish the warm and fond memories I have of my dear Uncle ‘John’. He was an exemplary christian and dedicated family man. I learned many of the qualities that I have strived to develop from spending time with him- honesty, selflessness, humility, and a reverent integrity. I enjoyed many fishing trips with my Dad and John when I was younger, they taught me more lessons on life than they did on fishing-but we still had a great time together and occassionally caught some fish. These are just some of the memories that I will always treasure.
Amy, my prayers and thoughts are with you my friend. Please know that I’m here for you if you need anything and I mean that. I feel like I know your sweet dad since I’ve been praying for him for so long now. We all know he is now in Heaven with his Lord and Saviour and you will see him again one day just as we have been promised. Hope to get by and speak to you on Friday. Take care of your mom and yourself. Sending many hugs to you and love from Shelby and Kasey. Love ya
Julie, Matt and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to your family during this trying time. Just know, as long as we tell the next generation about our lost love ones they will never really be gone. Love to you all, Candi
My sympathies and condolences to you and all of your family. I work with Mr. Parsley’s niece, Ann Parsley, and I am so sorry for your loss.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
As a child, I remember spending the night with Julie and Amy on many many occasions and he never ever raised his voice. He was such a loving devoted man and every memory of him makes me smile. I remember many times seeing him walking to Food Lion and we would offer to pick him up.
I am here if you need anything. I am not going to be able to attend Friday but I will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of John’s poor health and passing. I have many good memories of John at Uncle Bill and Aunt Peg’s. I remember his smile and his laugh. I am sorry for your loss.
Your friends at the Council on Aging join me, Rosemary, in extending our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Anna Rice
Iredell Council on Aging
What can I say about my dear Uncle John?Our family has always been tight knit&would visit WV regularly.In 4th grade Uncle John moved in with us. Carolyn&I would eat a whole loaf of bread as Uncle John ‘babysat’ us while mom&dad worked. In 7th grade Uncle John paid me to get his mail as he worked across town (he walked to&from work nearly every day-another story).Unknown to me the reason he was paying me was he was secretly romancing Rosemary Johnson who lived in KY. One evening I had a basketball game&Momma beat me to the mailbox! She spilled the beans on John and he NEVER let me live that down! I too remember the beach trips, fishing trips, family trips-our immediate family has always been about staying in touch. I could go on about our grand adventures, family meals on weekends&Christmas traditions. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back to the memories help comfort you tomorrow. May God, through Christ Jesus, hold you in his arms&may you find peace.
I am so sorry heard about Lowell past away.I will miss him wall to the work and store to. I will keep you and the girls in my prayers too. I wish we called back the good times we have went we spend on the front pouch with you and Lowell to. I know you will missed him alot you will find it will be hard but you have the lord on your side too. I loss my husband to this year to just keep the fath in the lord. Faye and Howard are so sorry about . Lowell past too they will keep you and girls in their prayers too. Rosemary will write me or called , Teresa R.Overcash 192 Flowerhouse Loop Troutman N.C. 28166
Dear Rosemary, Amy, Julie and family, we were so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Lowell (our mother Mildred is his sister). Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your love and fond memories of him see you through this difficult time.
Dear Amy and family.
My father was Chester.
I am so sorry to hear of
Uncle Lowell’s passing.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless all of you!
Our prayers are with all of you.
so sorry for your loss.
Dear Rosemary, Amy, Julie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep your beautiful memories of Unce Lowell with you to remind you of how fortunate you / we all were to have been apart of this special man’s life. We’re picturing a big family reunion in heaven at this time 🙂 My mother (Mildred Parsely Nicholas) and I will be joining you at the services today. Love, Karen and Mildred
Sorry to hear of Johns passing. Although it’s been years since we last saw him I have many fond memories Best wishes Sorry for your loss
Amy, You and your family are in my prayers. Hope in Christ, Heather
Although I did not know Mr. Parsley personally, I wanted to extend my condolences to your family on the loss of your loved one. May you, in your time of sorrow, take comfort in 1 Corinthians 15:26.