James T. Parsons

Dr. James Theodore Parsons M.D. passed away Thursday July 25, 2024 in his home in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 94. Dr. Parsons was a veteran of two branches of the military, in which he served in the Army from July 16, 1948 to July 16, 1951, then in the Air Force from June 26, 1955 to June 25, 1958.

He was an avid world traveler, and a lifelong scholar, always striving to learn more and sharpen his strongest tool, his mind, and encouraging his loved ones to always do the same. He loved spending his time with his dog "Cookie" taking her everywhere he went, including some of his favorite places such as the library and the park.

He is preceded in death by his ex-wife Dorothy Parsons, sister Frances Parsons and grandson Jeremy Parsons.

James leaves behind his sister, Jean Gianaris and her two children Kayla Gianaris and J. Rusk Gianaris. Son, James T. Parsons Jr. and his wife Norma Parsons, son Walter Parsons and his wife Beverly Parsons, son Joseph Parsons and his wife Jennifer. As well as grandchildren, Michael Parsons, Robert Parsons, Frank Flores, Mark Flores, Ella Parsons, David Parsons and his wife Frankie, Danny Parsons, Elizabeth Garza and her husband Gilbert. Great-Grandchildren James Daniel Parsons and his wife Makenzye Parsons, Jaden Parsons, Lizzy Parsons, Madison Parsons, Lilliana Garza and Gavin Garza.

A visitation for James will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home. A burial committal will occur Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Brookside Memorial Park.