Winford Ray Parsons of Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of the late Earnest Elisha and Hattie Clair (Ralls) Parsons was born on September 28, 1949,  in Hayti, Missouri, and passed from this life on October 12, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Ray was a proud Navy Veteran and was of the Christian Faith.  He loved his Country, was a loyal Trump Supporter, loved the St. Louis Cardinals but his true passion was spending time with family especially spoiling his grandchildren.

He is survived by two daughters,  Frances Dixon of Southaven, Mississippi; Danielle (Caleb) Parsons Cameron of Bloomfield, Missouri; four grandchildren; as well a host of family and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Francis, John, Dallas and Charlie Parsons; two sisters, Earnestine Yarbrough and Alice Jo Downey. 

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Pastor Charles Robertson of Bloomfield officiating.  

Internment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.