Parsons, Roy Kenneth, 98, of Louisville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, surrounded by his family.
He was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 10th Mountain Division and a Bronze Star recipient. He was retired from the Louisville Police Department as a Lieutenant, with 32 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Jane E. Parsons; and an infant daughter, Baby Jane.
He is survived by his children, Frank (Doris), Floyd Knobs, IN, Richard (Linda) Shelbyville, KY, Nancy Karnes (Tommy) and George (Margaret) of Louisville, KY; also his eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00 – 1:00 Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway; with funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Saturday.
Entombment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road.