Carl Parsons Obituary

Carl L. Parsons

Carl L. Parsons left his "Earth Suit" and went home Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

"Absent in the body, present with the Lord."

Carl was born Jan. 8, 1939, to Leah (Basinger) Diller Parsons. He was raised by Marjorie (sister) and Ernest Bartels, growing up with his nephew, Michael Bartels.

After graduating from Findlay High School, he became a U.S. Marine, serving for three years.

Carl shared 63 wonderful years with his wife, Rosemary (Hills). They are the beloved parents of Lynne Anast (Stephen), Angela Pollack (David), and Patricia Rhodes (David), grandparents of Chadwick Anast (Kathryn), Vanessa Sloman (Robert), Stephanie Horne (Nicholas), Shea Latham (Justin), Lindsey Poll (Micah), and Megan and Aaron Rhodes, great-grandparents of Audriana and Trenton Horne, Jaxson and Brynlee Sloman, and Colton and Sofia Anast, and are also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Carl was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald Diller (Kate), Donald Diller (Joan), and Winford Diller (Jean); and sister, Marjorie Bartels (Ernest).

Carl was a member of Gateway Church and Bill Glass Behind the Walls prison ministry. He was a faithful "Fisher of Men" which was a hobby and calling. Carl enjoyed frequenting auctions and flea markets and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). Carl's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Walt Sheppard officiating. Interment will follow at Knollcrest Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad.

Memorial gifts in Carl's name can be made to Bill Glass Behind the Walls prison ministry or Gateway Church.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.