Thomas James Parsons

Tommy was born on March 20, 1977 in Lakewood, California, the son of Freddie Ray and Barbara J Parsons (MacKenzie) Since 1988. Tommy moved with family to Arizona and since then has called Arizona home.

He graduated from Deer Valley High School in 1995 and NAU in 1999.

He spent most of his adult life as a substitute teacher in the education industry.

Tommy loved all types of sports, including baseball, basketball and football. He was an avid autograph collector with pictures, guitars, drumsticks, hats and even golf balls. He was excited to see the Arizona Diamondbacks get to the World Series.

Tommy is survived by parents, Freddie Ray and Barbara Parsons, sister Valerie Einsele (Jeff); brothers Tim Parsons (Liz) John Noall (Monica) and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces his cat Sky and a host of friends that cared deeply.

He is preceded in death grandparents, James and Dorothy MacKenzie, Josephine and Alred Parsons, Uncle Ross MacKenzie, Aunt Merry Erickson (MacKenzie), Aunt Imolesta Akers Aunt Mary Stapelton, Aunt Martha Seiter, Uncle Paul Parsons, Uncle Tivis Parsons.

Tommy will be missed by all his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life is being planned to take place on November 11th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at his favorite place, Valle Luna, off 35th Avenue and Bell, in Phoenix, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

The family would like to thank Rick Susan and his son for listening and caring for Tommy when others were unable to.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the family for funeral expenses.

To send expressions of sympathy to Tommy’s family, or upload a photograph, or to share fond memories with the Parson’s family please visit www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com.