Allen Parlsey

Allen Levi Parsley, son of the late Donald Parsley and Mary Lou Vanscyoc Parsley, was born Sept. 4, 1949 in Bloomfield, Mo. and departed this life Jan. 11, 2020 at his residence in Puxico at the age of 70.

Mr. Parsley served as a deacon at Duck Creek Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. He enjoyed working on tractors and was a member of the Mingo Tractor Club. He never met a stranger, was always ready to listen, and loved sharing his faith. He also enjoyed attending the grandkids’ events.

On June 7, 1969 he was united in marriage to Pamela Campbell in Puxico. Mrs. Parsley survives of their home in Puxico.

Besides his wife, Pamela, he is survived by one son, Jimmy Parsley and wife, Jennifer, of Puxico; one daughter, Jodi Walker and husband, Johnny of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; one daughter-in-law, Marcy Parsley of Puxico; two brothers, Edward Parsley and William Parsley, both of Puxico; two sisters, Margie Franklin and Diane Hawthorne, both of Puxico, and six grandchildren, Emma Parsley, Hunter Walker, Tommy Parsley, Jacey Kate Parsley, Mason Parsley and Jaylen Parsley.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jay Allen Parsley.

Friends may call at Duck Creek Baptist Church in Puxico from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in the Duck Creek Baptist Church in Puxico with Rev. Dusty Stroud officiating. Interment will follow in the Duck Creek cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.