David Parsons

Gaffney, SC - - David Lester Parsons, 62, of 3518 Pacolet Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026 at his residence.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the husband of Cheryl Hardin Parsons and son of the late David Calvin Parsons and Shirley Sizemore Dimsdale. He was formerly employed by Fowler Electric and a member of Blue Branch Baptist Church. He loved his family and was a member of the Gaffney Elks Lodge.

In addition to his wife, also surviving is a son, Dustin Earl Parsons (Jessie Weathers) of Gaffney; two daughters, Leslie Anne Parsons (Curtis Rayfield) and Crystal Lynne Parsons, both of Gaffney; nine grandchildren, Tristan Parsons, Kyle Wyant, Tyler Wyant, Corin Jenkins, Jerry Parsons, Michael Parsons, Landon Parsons, Kaley Phillips and Hazeley Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Gail Thomas and a brother, Larry Dale Parsons.

The family will receive friends from 12:00PM until 1:45PM on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Blue Branch Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00PM at the Church with Pastor Eddie Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Blue Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Gaffney Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 415, Gaffney, SC 29342.

The family will be at the residence, 3518 Pacolet Highway, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC