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Obituary published in Ashland, AL newspaper in 1938: 
Prominent Citizen Called To Rest 
 Felix parsons, age 77, died at his home here on November 24, after an 
illness of several years. For the past three years he has been confined 
to his room, most of the time to his bed. 
 Mr. Parsons moved with his family from Millerville to Ashland about 30 
years ago and since that time has been one of Ashland's most outstanding 
citizens. For a number of years he served the county as commissioner of 
the Ashland district and was at one time road supervisor of the county. 
He was a member of the Ashland Baptist Church, serving as a deacon from 
the time he came here. 
 The deceased is survived by the widow, two sons, Ethridge of 
Birmingham, and Austin, of El Paso, Texas; three daughters Mrs. P. T. 
Orr of Boaz, Alabama, Mrs. W. F. Potts of Birmingham, and Mrs. D. B. 
Luker of Ashland. 
 Funeral services were held at the Ashland Baptist Church on Friday 
afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Franks, assisted by Rev. 
P.C. Oliver, Rev. F. J. Ingram, and Judge E. J. Garrison. Interment was 
in the Ashland Cemetery, Blair in charge. 
 Pallbearers were C. M. Pruett, K. J. White, M. L. Hardegree, E. R. 
Rozelle, J. W. Parsons, and M. W. Morgan.