Sherman Lawrence Parsons, age 73, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday January 15, 2018 at Holzer Senior Care Center. Lawrence was born on October 1, 1944 to the late Leslie and Elizabeth Shriver Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant sister; Beatrice, sister; Freda Blamer and brother; Stanley 'Buddy' Parsons.

He is survived by 3 Brothers; Norman (Betty) Parsons, James Parsons, and Melvin Parsons all of Crown City; 3 sisters; Joan Parsons of Westerville, Doris Kusan and Hazel Woodworth both of Galena, Ohio. Also surviving is his best friend, Ruth Sims with whom he made his home with for the past 15 years.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday January 19, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Rocky Jeffers officiating. Lawrence will later be buried in the Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com