Eric Lane Parsons

Eric Lane Parsons passed away Monday, February 29, 2016, at the age of 55. He was the fourth son of Robert Parsons and Lorraine Kelley of Hanford. Eric spent the majority of his life living on his parents’ forty acre ranch located on 13 ¼ Avenue in Hanford. Eric grew up on the ranch as the youngest of four boys. He and his older brothers Glen, Neil, and Brent all had a talent for mechanics and a passion for music, but Eric especially had a talent for both. He enjoyed fixing up cars and was always honing his guitar skills.

Eric married Michelle Level in 1979 and together they had a daughter Melissa. They were divorced in 1991. Eric maintained a strong relationship with Melissa, spending time with her and always caring for her in times of need.

In 1991 at the age of 31, Eric suffered a broken neck in a severe car accident. However, thanks to Eric’s strong resilience, he achieved a full recovery.

Eric spent much of his free time playing guitar, fishing at the river with his daughter, and helping his brothers and friends repair anything and everything. He was charitable in all his doings, especially in caring for his mother after his father’s passing in 2013.

Eric became well known locally for his outstanding guitar playing, and frequently performed on stage with his longtime friend Terry Ryder on drums. The two best friends ultimately became roommates, and spent time together travelling and impressing music fans everywhere they went.

Eric worked as an agricultural field technician at Dellavalle Laboratories for 19 years. He was generous with his time and talents and served his family, community, and anyone he saw in need. He would always stop to help anyone with a broken down car on the side of the road.

He is survived by his daughter Melissa Parsons of Hanford, his mother Lorraine Parsons of Hanford, and his brothers Glen Parsons of Hanford, Neil Parsons of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Brent Parsons of Hanford.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at 2400 N. 11th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230 on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Family and Friends are invited to view Eric’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.

Services are under the direction of People’s Funeral Chapel.

PEOPLE’S FUNERAL CHAPEL

501 N. Douty Street * Hanford, CA 93230

559-584-5591 * www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com