Roger Edward Parsons

    Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4:18 AM

    By News Staff

    Roger Edward Parsons of Pulaski, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at St. Thomas West. He was born in Pulaski, Tennessee, on September 23, 1955, and was 71
    years old. Roger was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. He worked for 50 years in maintenance at Magotteaux, where he took great pride in his work. He was a sports enthusiast
    who always had ESPN on the TV and enjoyed watching some of his favorite teams: the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Celtics.

    A visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Bennett-May
    & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.

    The funeral service will follow at 3:00pm on Friday, September 25, 2026, in the chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.

    The burial will take place in New Zion Cemetery.

    Roger was preceded in death by his father, Edward Kirkland Parsons and granddaughter, Anna Grace Fourakre.

    He is survived by:
    Wife, Donna Parsons of Pulaski, TN
    Sons, Russell Parsons of Pulaski, TN
    Blayze (Summer) Parsons of Pulaski, TN
    Daughters, Shaunda (Michael) James of Murfreesboro, TN
    Ashley (Kevin) Reese of Fayetteville, TN
    Mother, Barbara Newton Parsons of Pulaski, TN
    Sister, Robin Farrar of Lynnville, TN
    Grandchildren, Reagan, Ryan (Alexis), Aspen, Jackson, and Eli
    Great Grandchild, Carlie Rae
    Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    Bennett May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements for Roger Edward Parsons.

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