CENTRAL CITY – Robert Wayne Parsons, 64, of Central City, passed away peaceably at his residence on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 after a courageous fight against cancer. A former employee of Pogue Automotive. Robert Born December 26, 1958 in Danville, Ill. to James and Margie Parsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Alma Parsons and brother, James Parsons, Jr. Robert spent much of his life in Black Oak, Indiana, and the Big Stone Gap, Virginia area, before moving to Ohio and Kentucky. Robert was a member of Forest Oak Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, Shelby (Bianca) Parsons of Owensboro, Joey Parsons of Fla.; daughters, Maria Parsons and Juanita Parsons both of Ohio; sisters, Brenda (Don) Jacobs of Jackson, Mo., and Mary (Ron) Drake of Belton; brothers, Kenny (Cindy) Parsons of Beechmont, William Parsons of Central City, Jerry Parsons of Dryden, Va., Harold (Debra) Charles of Big Stone Gap, Va., and Robert (Dorinda) Brightwell of Tenn.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Robert Wayne Parsons Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, 113 N. 3rd St., Central City, KY 42330, or online at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
