Jesse Donald Parsons, retired supervisor
Jesse Donald Parsons, 84, of Dagsboro, passed away in the care of Guiding Hands Assisted Living Center in Berlin, Md., June 21, 2016. He was born March 28, 1932, in Dagsboro to the late Jesse W. and Georgie Lewis Parsons. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era, and served in Germany. He married his sweetheart, Vera Holland, and raised two children. He worked for, and retired from the Campbell Soup company as a maintenance supervisor.
He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, in Berlin. He played on the company softball team, loved golfing and fishing - was fond of camping, and a good dancer. He was a loving husband, a great father and grandfather, and a superb caretaker during his wife’s prolonged illness. Vera preceded him in 1999 after a wonderful 45 years of marriage.
Jesse is survived by his children: Christopher Parsons and his wife Diane of Berlin and Donna Lou Cummings and her husband Daniel of Seaford. He also has three grandchildren: Brian Cummings. Jessica Harris and Amanda Parsons; and one great-grandchild: Elisa Harris.
His funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 27, at the Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, 211 S. Washington St., with Pastor Linda Mariner officiating. Friends may call one hour prior, from noon till 1 p.m. for visiting and a viewing. Interment follows in Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Memorial Fund c/o Lou Taylor, Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, MD 21811.
Letters of condolence may be made via www.watsonfh.com
