Gordon Parsons

Gordon (Mike) Michael Parsons of New London, passed away, peacefully, Saturday evening, October 3, 2026 at BEL of Country View Nursing Facility, Bowling Green, MO. Mike was born on February 1, 1948 to Gordon Harold Parsons and Mary Catherine Parsons, who preceded Mike in death. Mike’s wife, Cheryl (Cherie) Epperson Parsons, of 42 years, passed away just two weeks prior, on September 18, 2026, by Mike’s side. Others who preceded Mike in death include his parents, his sister, Carol Parsons Gibson; Louise McMurphy, Aunt; Glen Parsons, Uncle; Harold Parsons, Uncle; Vickie Parsons; Cousin; Ronnie Parsons, Cousin; Greg Parsons, Cousin; Donald Nelson, Brother-In-Law; Cecil (Butch) Epperson, Brother-In-Law; John (Jaybird) Griffen Jr.

Relatives of Mike’s who are still living include Mike’s son, Chad (Michelle) Parsons; Amber (Jake) Parsons Moss, Daughter; Jerry Wayne Gibson, Nephew; Jane Parsons, Aunt; Helen Uthlaut, Aunt; Jean Crowell, Aunt; Betty (Martin) Parsons MIller, Aunt; Cindy Kilby, Cousin; Rhonda PIckett, Cousin; Bill Parsons, Cousin; Jim Parsons, Cousin; Sherri Lewellen, Cousin; Deborah (David) Walkup, Cousin; Karen Gonzales, Cousin; Alan Uthlaut, Cousin, Arlan (Brenda) Uthlaut, Cousin, Lisa Crowell, Cousin. Living family on his wife’s, Cherie, side of the family include Walter (Kathy) Griffen, Brother-In-Law; Cathy (Richard) Pence, Sister in Law; Gary (Chris) Nelson, Brother-In-Law; Jeanna (Pat) Jozaitis, Sister-In-Law; Scott (Laura) Griffen, Brother-In-Law; Holly (Wayne) Bell, Sister-In-Law; April (Logan) Waugh, Sister-In-Law; Brian (Lorna) Griffen, Brother-In-Law; Carrie Griffen, Sister-In-Law; Daisy (Doug) Skelly, Sister-In-Law; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

In his early years, Mike worked as a bull dozer operator for various companies. Mike took up stock car racing as a hobby for a few years after he married Cherie, and absolutely loved it. Mike and Cherie resided in New London throughout their marriage. Mike loved to build and fix things and had way with “rigging” things to run. When someone needed help, Mike was there.

Mike lived at BEL of Country View Nursing Facility, Bowling Green, MO, for the past six years with his wife. They were very involved in the activities that were offered and were even voted as Valentine King and Queen one year. Mike was President of the Resident Council for a couple of years and was an advocate for the residents.

An informal graveside service is planned for Friday, November 6, at 10:00 am.