Edward Kenneth Parson Jr.

(Ed) Edward Kenneth Parson, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011, at St Luke’s Hospital South, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 59. He survived 16 years following a heart transplant in June of 1995. Beloved husband of Beverly Parson (nee West) for 39 years, dear father of Leslie Parson, son of Barbara Parson (nee Greer), brother of Barbara Dunn, Marlene Coleman, Byron Parson, Carol Parson, and Renee Henderson. After the heart transplant, Ed retired after many years as a State Farm claims adjuster and Insurance Agent. His new “vocation” was to devote the rest of his life to his wife and daughter. His dream was to see his daughter graduate from high school and college. He fought a valiant battle to live long enough to fulfill his wish. He was a kind, compassionate and gentle soul that enjoyed life. His love for life, family and all those he encountered was his legacy to us for which he will always be remembered. A "Celebration of Life" Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 5, at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1500 South Hanley Road, Richmond Heights, Missouri 63144. Ed's favorite place to visit was the Missouri Botanical Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in honor of Edward K. Parson for a “brick paver” to be placed in the Kemper Memorial section of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Contributions may be made online at www.mobot.org, or mailed to the Tribute Fund in Memory of Edward K. Parson, P.O. Box 299, St Louis, Missouri 63166-0299. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.