Clell Davis Parson, 76, of the Gradyville Community, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. at Summit Manor Nursing Home.
He was born October 14, 1947 in Adair County, to the late Andy Clifton and Ada Frances Richard Parson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Keith; two brothers, Leroy and Carl Parson; and his sister, Ruth Bell.
Clell was a member of Gradyville Baptist Church, was employed at Day & Day Feed Mill for many years and was a member of the Columbia-Adair County Rescue Squad for 28 years.
Survivors include his wife Pauline Bell Parson of Gradyville; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Laura Parson of Gradyville; a son-in-law, Gary Keith of Columbia; three brothers, Vernon Parson, Willard Parson and Steve Parson all of Columbia; three grandchildren, Emily Pennington, Brandy Burress and Tasha Marcum; five great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, November 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Willard Parson officiating and burial in Tarter’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and on Friday after 7:00 a.m. until the funeral hour
THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION ON THURSDAY
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
