Gordon James Parsons

August 3, 1994 - September 21, 2012

Gordon James Parsons, 18, Stigler High School Senior died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Tamaha. He was born August 3, 1994 to John E. and Leslie (McBride) Parsons. He grew up at Tamaha where he enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing and noodling. He was a gifted student-athlete and excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He was an accomplished guitarist who loved playing songs too, and also about his friends. He will be remembered as a “big” storyteller who loved writing music. He was a member of the high school drama team and often earned leading roles. He is a lifelong member of the Stigler First Baptist Church Youth Group. Gordon will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his parents, Leslie and Tommy Joe Bryce of Stigler, John E. and Tina Parsons of Tamaha; one sister, Kirstie Parsons of Tamaha; one brother, John Henry Parsons of Tamaha; four stepsisters, Misty Wells, Jessika Nolen, Makayla Nolen, and Bethany Bryce; one niece, Jerzi Nolen; his grandparents, Frankie Davis, Jim & Diane Sheives, William O. Parsons; great grandmother, Nova Ross; one uncle, William G. Parsons. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the Stigler High School Gym with Reverend Mike Walker officiating. Pallbearers will be Logan Shimp, Gary Brown, John Self, Sam Walker, Chance Shearwood, and Terry Stevens. Honorary pallbearers include the Stigler High School football and baseball teams, coaches and trainers. Burial will follow at Tamaha Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.