John V. Parsell Jr

John V. Parsell Jr., age 84, of Harpster, Ohio died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at his home.

John was born on April 29, 1924 in Marion, Ohio to John V. Sr. and Luella Mae (Bear) Parsell, both of whom are deceased. He then married Henrietta J. (Soule) Parsell on February 14, 1946 in Meeker, Ohio and she died on November 6, 2001.

He graduated from Meeker High School in 1942 and then joined the Army Air Corps. He served in the 15th Air Force - 463rd Bomber Squadron where he was a Radio Operator in a B-17 flying over 50 combat missions from North Africa and Italy.

John retired from McIntosh where he was a Production Supervisor; previously he worked as an agent for R.E.A. Express for 34 years.

He is survived by two sons: John L. (Jo) Parsell of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Mark A. (Hellowee) Parsell of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, three daughters: Mrs. Marsha (Jim) DeGoode-Dunbar of Tiffin, Ohio, Mrs. Elaine (Mark) Woodrum of Prospect, Ohio, and Mrs. Jane (Steven) McPherson of Morral, Ohio. John is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Also surviving John is a brother: Richard (Jo) Parsell of Caledonia, Ohio, a sister: Patricia Gaines of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and a special friend, Pauline Layne of Marion, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a grandson: Johnathon McPherson, and a brother: Theodore Parsell.

John attended First Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, Ohio and was a former member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Marion, Ohio and attended Trinity Evangelical UMC in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He had been active in the Full Gospel Businessman Association, a former Harpster Village Council Member, and was on the Angeline School and Industries board. For hobbies he enjoyed vegetable and rose gardening, US military history, and airplanes.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 10:00am at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The Rev. Paul Staton will be officiating the services. Burial will follow at the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Brush Ridge, Ohio with a full military graveside service.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 25, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army and may be sent in care of Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to lucasbatton.com.