Gail Leroy Parsons 79 years old, died October 15th, 2020 in Payson, Utah. Gail Parsons was born on December 4th,1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah to his mother Faye Peterson and father Ole Parsons.
He joined the Army Reserve right out of High School in 1963. He spent 2 years in the Army Reserve before joining the United States Air Force in 1965. He remained active duty for 32 years. He retired from the US Air Force with an honorable discharge. He earned several rewards and ranks throughout his career. He worked as a full-time employee at Hill Air Force Base, while driving UTA bus. He retired from UTA and Hill Air Force Base in 2000.
He married his wife Carrie McCarty on March 16, 1989 in Elko, Nevada. They always traveled together. He loved to play the accordion and listen to his country music. He was in the movie Whiffs in 1975. He was an amazing father and grandfather.
Survived by his loving wife Carrie Parsons, sister Sharleen Parsons, brother Bob Peterson, his 3 kids Autumn Blackner, (Robert Blackner) Paul Parsons, and Dahpne Parsons-Smith, 3 grandkids Courtney Baird (Brytn Baird), Leevi Blackner, and Kylei Blackner, and 9 great-grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Fay Peterson Parsons, and sister Jeane Peterson.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Camp Williams Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 1700W, Bluffdale, UT 84065.
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Brandee Le e says
October 18, 2020 at 9:01 pmCarrie I am so sorry for your lose. I miss you and hope you are doing ok during this time.
(Dr) Steven Blake says
October 21, 2020 at 9:03 pmSo sorry to hear of the loss of Gail. What a great man! I sure enjoyed our visits.