Roger Allen Parsons, 83, of Vero Beach, FL passed away February 13, 2018.

Mr. Parsons retired from Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OH in 1998.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda L. Parsons; children, Deborah (Doug) Russell, Mark Parsons, Robert (Mindy) Parsons, Craig (Kim) Parsons; step-daughter, Mariann (John) Glover; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.  He also leaves his sisters, Doris (Harold) Grandy, Mary Lou (Kenny) Koloff; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Parsons, Lynn (Larry) Cowan, Mary Woosley, brother-in-law, James (Maria) Woosley, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by parents, Alden Parsons and Norma Wood Parsons; sisters, Eileen Grandy and Donna Johnson; brothers, Rodney Parsons and Robert M. Parsons.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:30 pm, Monday, February 19 ^, 2018 at The Community Church Chapel of Vero Beach.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNA and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35 ^th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

A Gathering will take place Friday, February 23, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230.  A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 pm.

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