Jim

Parsons

James Owen "Jim" Parsons, 79, of Blanchard, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home.  The son of James Lovelace Parsons and Bernice Beatrice (Powell) Parsons, he was born February 13, 1941, in Paris, Texas.

He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a police officer for the Oklahoma City Police Department for 20 years.  Jim married Sandra Sue Stetler on May 8, 1964 in Oklahoma City.   In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, traveling in his RV, hunting, going to boat races and going to the lake.  His greatest enjoyment was being with family, especially his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dwayne Parsons.

Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Sandra Parsons, of Blanchard; one daughter, Kim Parsons and Richard Wakefield, of Blanchard; one son, Jimmy Parsons and his wife, Amber, of Blanchard; two grandchildren, Brady Parsons and Mallory Parsons, both of Blanchard; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123, 1624 South Agnew Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73108.  Graveside service and burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 5, 2021, in the West Post Oak Cemetery near Arthur City, Texas.  Memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org/donate .  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.