Kent Reed Parsons

Kent Reed Parsons, 86, was born on April 10, 1936 in Marroquin, Oklahoma to Henry and Grace Parsons. He was the first of two children. He attended Reagan High School and began his career as an electrical worker following his father’s footsteps. He served his apprenticeship in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 716. He retired in 2002 after serving 50 years. After retirement he was involved with the Retired Club of 716 and Special Olympics. He married Linda Parsons and they were members of Fulbright Methodist Church.

Going up as a young man he enjoyed country music, fast-pitched softball, bowling, fishing, hunting and barbecuing, playing washers and horseshoes, and NASCAR racing.

Kent was preceded in death by his loving wife of 26 years Linda Parson, his mother and father Henry and Grace Parsons, and his sister Karen Tomek.

He is survived by his son Russell Parsons, his daughter Cheryl Karns, his son in law Tim Karns, his grandchildren Lauren Karns and Scott Karns, his niece Michelle Tomek, his nephew Chris Tomek, his son in law Ricky Hooks, his sister in laws Kristen Hooks and Kathy Garza, his brother in law Val Garza and numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.

A funeral service for Kent will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77060. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77060.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Parsons family.