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1933 - 2021
 Larry Gene Parsons of Barboursville, WV, left his earthly home on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born May 7, 1933 to the late Eva Virginia (Browning) Parsons and Jennings Bryan Parsons. Larry was married to the love of his life Martha Bias Parsons for 59 years. Together, they lived a wonderful and Christian life. Most of those years residing in the community of Martha, WV. Larry was a kind and loving husband to Martha as well as an amazing father to their three children. Larry leaves behind their three children and spouses: Jeff and Jennifer Parsons of Lexington, SC, Priss and Terry Lusher, Kenya Adkins and fiancé CC Porter all of Barboursville, WV. Larry was a devoted husband and father. Love is the one gift that one generation can give to another and he practiced that with his children. Larry's greatest accomplishments was providing for his wife and children. Later in life Larry carried that love into the next generation. He was blessed with six grandchildren that he loved to talk and brag about: Austin Chase Lusher of Charleston, SC, Adrienne Brooke Lusher Blankenship (Codie) of Barboursville, WV, Tyler Jennings Parsons of Greenville, SC, Sean Edward Parsons (Ariana) of Greenville, SC, Noah Jeffrey Adkins of Barboursville, WV, and Abigail Paige Adkins of Barboursville, WV. Larry attended every ballgame, band competition and weddings with the biggest smile and a heart completely full of pride with his grandchildren's accomplishments. Larry is also survived by a brother, Cecil (Janet) Parsons of Bristol, VA; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Markin of Barboursville, WV; brother-in-law, David (Mary) Bias of Salt Rock, WV; two step grand-daughters, Laura Henderson, Largo, FL and Jennifer Lusher, St. Marys, Maryland; several nieces and nephews; and a very special niece, Nicki Vipperman. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Parsons (Juanita) Parsons of Barboursville, WV. Larry served in the US Army and the Korean War. He was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. Larry worked/retired from Inco Alloys and worked at Wallace Funeral Home for 40 plus years. The family would like to thank the VA Home Based Primary Care Group, Right at Home caregiver Jenna Cordle and all the special neighbors that contributed to the health and happiness of his life. Visitation services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville with funeral services on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel in Barboursville, WV. Burial will be in Bias Cemetery, Salt Rock. His life was a true testament to his wife, children and grandchildren, and they will be forever grateful for his example. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Ted Spencer
Thursday December 23, 2021 at
5:24 PM
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I worked with Larry at Inco many years ago , have a lot of good memories RIP Old Bubby...
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Sherry and Brian Noe
Shernoe2016@gmail.com
Tuesday December 21, 2021 at
6:57 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Brian has many fond memories of Mr. Parsons.
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Natalie Walker
Tuesday December 21, 2021 at
5:05 PM
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Martha and family, I have many happy memories of Larry, whether at a family function or Wallace’s, his special chuckle and friendly hug always made the day a little brighter. God bless and comfort you all.
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Myra Swann
Tuesday December 21, 2021 at
1:23 AM
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So sorry
Larry was a great man I loved being his caregiver.Heaven gained a wonderful person
Prayers for you all and God be with you all.
RIP My friend.
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