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Richard Locksley Parsons

So sorry to hear about Ricky. I don't believe that I've seen him since high school but remember him as being "one of the good ones". I remember renting a surfboard with Ricky and trying to surf these tiny waves either at Galveston or Crystal Beach. David Miller was there. We were bad and probably looked pretty funny but hey, we were still at the beach. My loss for not looking him up since then.

Mr and Mrs Parsons and Lana, I am so sorry to hear of Ricky's sudden passing. As Edna mentioned below, we both have very special fun-filled memories of our high school and college years spent laughing and singing with Ricky and Lana at your home and sometimes at camp. Ricky's smile was so contagious, as was his love of music and of happy times. His eyes lit up when talking about the Caymans, and after recently visiting that special place on earth, I can see why it was his and Lana's passion! Another great memory was my first trip to New Orleans with Ricky and his friends and Lana, when he was working for a radio station back in 1980! Good times in deed! God will take good care of your precious son and brother. May His peace be with you until you are all reunited! Please know that Ricky's sweet and free spirit will live on in many others!

Mr. & Mrs. Parsons and Lana, My thoughts and prayers go out to you when hearing of Ricky's passing. While many years have gone by since I last spoke with him, I know that he leaves behind a very loving family, and many old friends. Once you met Ricky, you could never forget him. Teen years spent hanging out with Lana often found us back at the Parsons home, laughing and listening to classic rock with Ricky and his friends. That's where I first discovered Led Zepplin and the Rolling Stones, and how cool a big brother could really be. He was a genuine free spirit, a loving brother, and son whom I know will be deeply missed. Peace be with you

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PARSONS FAMILY-HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND IN HIGH SCHOOL AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW GREAT A PERSON HE WAS

We'll all miss this gentle giant and his sense of humor. Rick liked everybody;never speaking harshly of anyone. He was loved. Billie

Lillie and Locksey, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know he will be missed. But in time GOD will give both of you peace., because JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. May God Bless each of you. Ruth Zampini

My deepest sympathy to the family. Rick was a wonderful person with a heart of gold.He will be missed by many. God Bless, Susan Swann Rollison

I was so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. I have such wonderful memories from my teenage years of our little group. The world has lost a truly gentle soul. He will truly be missed. The Parsons family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I still see his big, beautiful smile and that sweet kindess in his eyes. He will be missed by all. Our hearts are heavy with this loss. We are always here for you all. We love you - The Hydes Family

My prayers are with you.

My deepest condolences to you. I am so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. We spent a lot of time together during our teenage years. I have wonderful memories of Ricky, David Miller, Mike McGreevy and others. We had great times at church camp and doing all the things teenagers do. Ricky was always so kind, gentle and thoughtful. He was a big guy with an even bigger heart. He always smiled and was so easy-going. This world will miss him terribly. Again, I am so very sorry. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find comfort in our loving Heavenly Father at this time of grief.

I would like to pass my condolences and prayers to the family regarding Richard. We have hope that he is in the hands of his loving Creator, Saviour and Lord Jesus. May God also be close to the family during this time.

Rick and I have been best friends for forty years. I'll always cherish the times I spent with Rick, and Lana, and Mr. and Mrs. Parsons; you made me feel like a part of your family.He was a genuinely enriching soul.

Rick and I were friends since early high school. He was truly a kind soul. I will never forget the memories and happy times we shared. Godspeed my brother, the world is a better place for having you in it this brief time. My condolences and prayers to the Parson's family. We will miss Rick's contagious smile.

A brilliant man, a former student of mine at Lamar, a shining light in his personality and conversation, Rick will be missed. He somehow never found his true place in this world, but the world is better for his having been in it. I am sorry to hear of his death, and Donna and I send our condolences to his family and friends.

Our condolences to all the family. I will always remember Ricky as a kind and gentle person. We will never forget the lovely lunch he took us to on our trip to Texas a few years back. He will be missed.

May GOD bring peace to your family. PNG Class of '72 "You've got a friend"

We are so sad to have lost a loving cousin 'Ricky' as we knew him. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

Mr & Mrs Parson, Seems as though I've know Ricky and Lana all my life. Our family knows how the loss of a son and brother can devistate your lives. Know that God's promise of mending your broken hearts will come, just let Him bring that peace back into your lives. Let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. The Culp Family

Uncle Locksley, you were a light in my life from the "Welcome to our ool" sign when I was 5 to the lazy bbq Sundays with Aunt Sheila and your amazing jerk chicken. I will miss you always. Love, Heather Feather

My condolence & prayers go out to Rick's family in the loss of their loved one. I am so sorry that we have lost another classmate much too soon. May God bring you peace & comfort in the days ahead.

My deepest sympathy to the Parson family in the loss of your precious son, Rick. May God comfort you and give you peace. God be with you....Jan Collins PNG Class of '72

I send my deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Ricky. He was always so pleasant and friendly. Please know that you will be in my prayers. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the services, but I am going out of town. God Bless your dear family.

Dear Locksley, Daphne, and Lana: We are so grieved to hear of the passing of Ricky. He was such a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God carry you and comfort you and give you strength in the days to come. Brenda Patino Aleman and Mary Patino