11/16/2025
Harold Parsons, age 88, of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born in 1937 in Knox County, Kentucky, Harold spent his life working as a grocer, businessman, educator and entrepreneur. He took pride in building and operating the businesses that supported his family and served his community.
Harold is survived by his wife, Lanola Parsons; his children, Greg Parsons and Bridgette Kimel; and his stepdaughter, Elizabeth Carr. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Brittany Gratton, Spencer Parsons, Emory Courtney, Tucker Carr, Quinton Carr, Gavin Carr, and Reagan Carr, his great-grandchildren Knox Gratton and Harper Gratton, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Estelle Parsons, by his sister, Patricia Bennett, and by his younger brother, Don Parsons, who he loved deeply.
His presence will be missed by all who knew him.
A Visitation will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 11am-1pm at Clark Legacy Center β Brannon Crossing. Graveside service to follow at 1:30pm at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens in Nicholasville, KY. Pallbearers will be Tucker Carr, Quinton Carr, Terry Sellers, Douglas E. Asher, II and Robert Carr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gavin Carr, Andrew Wilkins and Douglas Asher, Sr.