Charles H Parsons

Charles H. Parsons of the Three Mile Community passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Duke Hospital. Charles was born to the late McDonald and Betty Dellinger Parsons on September 30, 1950. ln addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Gary Parsons, maternal grandparents Mack and Vivian Dellinger, and paternal grandparents Keener and America Parsons, his beloved step-mother, Marilyn Buchanan Parsons, his beloved brother-in-law Carmen Willis. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Carolyn DeGroat Parsons, three daughters Leslie Pollard (Jeffery) of Newland, Ashley Carpenter (Jeremy) of Newland, and Alyssa Parsons of the home, five grandchildren whom he adored, Griffin, Annie, and Lola Pollard, Claire and Hadley Carpenter, aunts Carol Jean Carpenter and Mentha Ann McFee, and a sister-in-law Geri Willis.After retiring from Coats America, he started his own computer business. He enjoyed making new acquaintances, a lot of whom later became close friends. He was a jokester at heart. If he picked on you that meant he really liked you. He seemed to make friends wherever he went. His family always referred to him as "MacGyver" because he could fix anything. He was a generous man who would give the shirt off of his back to anyone. Even on days when he didn't feel well, he would make the best out of his situation.One of his favorite things to do was talk about sports (anything pertaining to Duke) with his sons-in-law and going over to his late brother-in-law's house to read scripture, pray, and just talk. Even though he is no longer with us, we rejoice in the fact that he is no longer suffering and that we will see him soon in Heaven.The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Reins -Sturdivant Funeral Home. Internment will follow at the Pisgah Cemetery with Rev. Jeremiah Parker officiating.The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Skiver and his awesome medical team at Messino Cancer Center (like family for the last 3 ½ years), the wonderful caring staff at Duke Hospital, and to his many friends and family who called, texted and were always asking about him.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital, that held a special place in his heart.Read Obituary