Melvin J. Parsons

Melvin J. Parsons, 73, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late James “Bill” and Edna Braiden Parsons. His brother, Bill Parsons and sister, Evelyn Rouse, also preceded him. Melvin retired with 42 years of service from Weirton Steel where he was a buggy driver in the Tin Mill. He was Protestant by faith and a member of the WSX 25-Year Club. He is survived by his wife, Frances Guz Parsons of Weirton; sons, Ronald of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert of Greenville, SC, and David Parsons of Weirton; and grandsons, Jacob and Zachary Parsons both of Weirton. Friends will be received Thursday 2 – 4 and 7 – 9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday with Reverend Marvin Taylor presiding. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062