Gerald A. "Jerry" PARSONS Obituary (1939

Gerald A. "Jerry" Parsons age 80 of Normal, IL passed away at 11:20 AM on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Meadows Mennonite Nursing Home, Chenoa, IL. There will be no service or visitation. Inurnment will be at a later date Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, IL In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Special Olympics. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Jerry was born October 29, 1939 in Orlando, Florida the son of Gerald Arthur and Edna Franco Parsons. He married Marcia Kay "Marcy" Stine on November 30, 1968 in Danville, IL. She survives. Also surviving his 2 children, Stephen (Tracey) Parsons, Bexley, Ohio Linda (Sean) Fortunato, Evanston, IL and 2 grandchildren, Owen Parsons, Asher Fortunato. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents. Jerry graduated from Monmouth College and received his master's degree from Northwestern University. He taught math at University High School, Normal, IL where he was also a counselor and coach. Jerry was a volunteer and official for Special Olympics. He was a Track & Field official at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles; CA. Jerry owned the Card Shoppe, Normal, IL. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com