Courtland - Timothy Dowling Parsons , 62, died peacefully after a brief illness in Franklin, Virginia on Sunday, October 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Tim is predeceased by his parents, Dale J. Parsons, Sr. and Belle Farmer Parsons.

His survivors include 3 brothers, Dale Jr. (Ginny) of Hana, Hawaii, Douglas (Heather) of Chesapeake, and Brian of Norfolk and 4 sisters, Susan Kitchen (Mark) of Franklin, Patty Bryant (Mac) of Courtland, Judy Parsons (George Turner) of Wakefield, and Mary Jones (Mark) of Wilmington, North Carolina. Also, 11 nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces.

Tim was born in Newport News, Virginia on December 7, 1954. After attending high school at Newport News High and graduating from Menchville High School, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Tim was a sound and lighting technician in the 1970s and 1980s for the bands Boot Hill Express and Thunder Road. After that, he went on to work as a service writer for a number of automobile dealerships. In recent years, Tim was the owner of Franklin Automotive as well as Sports Director and newsperson for WLQM Radio in Franklin. He was most recently employed by Priority Automotive in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Tim, who never met a stranger, was widely known for his quick wit and friendly, easygoing manner. In his spare time, he enjoyed surfing the Internet and serving as "curator" of the Parsons Family Museum at his home in Courtland, Virginia.

Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Wright Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm at High Street United Methodist Church (Camp Parkway) with Rev. Nathan Decker officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 pm at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, Virginia, where Tim will be buried next to his parents, Dale and Belle Parsons.

The family will receive visitors at 605 Quail Roost Rd, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218 Franklin, VA 23851.  www.wrightfuneralhome.org