PARSONS, Roy A., age 76 of Largo FL, died Thursday October 6, 2011. He was born in Wildwood NJ and has been a Florida resident for 22 years. During his working years he was employed for the city of Philadelphia as a tree surgeon. He was a Roman Catholic and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Helen Parsons; sons, Thomas (Lorraine) and Joseph (Cheryl). Daughters Helen Foster (Warren), Joanne Polk (Frank), Maryann Gilliam (Nathan), Donna Gilliam (Wayne), Linda Clifford, and Elizabeth Wright (Henry). Brothers; Vincent and Joseph Parsons, sisters; Bernice Miller and Sharyn Keen. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 10, at 11am at Moss Feaster Funeral Home Serenity Gardens Chapel in Largo FL.