OBIT: William McMullen PARSONS, 1930, Shade Valley, Huntingdon County, PA

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WILLIAM M. PARSONS

  William M. C. Parsons, of Shade Valley, passed out of this life at 12:40 P.M. 
on Saturday, March 29 at the home of his widowed daughter, Irene Morgan, widow 
of Emory Morgan, who died at his home in Black Log Valley last winter.
  If Mr. Parsons had lived until this coming second of May, he would have been 
71 years of age.  On September 3, 1928 he lost his faithful wife Mary Jane 
Parsons, by death, and, of course at his age he missed her sadly.  In fact, the 
decline of his health dates from that time.  About six or eight weeks previous 
to his demise his condition became more serious until his death. 
  He had spent a great deal of time among his children, but his last days were 
spent at his own home in Shade Valley where his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Paul Shoop lived with him.  However, about a week prior to his death he 
went over to Blacklog to pass his few remaining days with his daughter there, 
where he expressed himself as being ready to go.
  He was a man who lived the life of a tranquil philosopher and the cares of his 
life cannot be said to have borne too heavy upon him. 
  The funeral, which took place April first, was in charge of Mortician Blatt of 
Mount Union.  A short service was held at the home in Blacklog and then his body 
was conveyed to Salem U. B. church in Shade Valley where he was a member.  The 
services were in charge of the minister, Rev. S. J. Wilson, but the sermon was 
preached by Rev. E. E. Dunkelberger, the former pastor, and was a solemn warning 
to unrepentant sinners and the careless in this life.  Together with Rev. 
Wilson, they rendered several fine duets and the service was throughout 
impressive and inspiring. 
  The deceased is most sincerely mourned by his children, who were all present 
and many grandchildren, also his two remaining sisters, Mrs. Jennie Varner of 
Orbisonia, and Mrs. Annie Smith of Tuscarora Valley, who was present with her 
son, Guy Smith of Mount Union.  He has one brother remaining, Jack Parsons of 
Allenport. 
  His remains were laid away beside his wife in Salem Cemetery, followed by a 
concourse of relatives, neighbors, and friends, who knew him.

Rest then in peace.
-A Friend

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Additional Comments:
Known as Buffalo. Wife Mary Jane Miller Parsons was a daughter of J. Peter &
Margaret (Schneider) Miller.
Children: Cora Anna Abigail May (spouse 1: Luden McKinnon Kurtz; spouse 2: Riale
Stitt); Walker John (wife Pearl Elnora Davis); Margaret Jane (spouse 1: Chester
Arthur Ridenour; spouse 2: Paul William Shoop); Grover Cleveland (died as an
infant); Mary Irene (spouse 1: William Emory Morgan; spouse 2: Harry Lawrence
Bard); Harrison Blair (wife Minnie Gertrude Yocum); and Matilda Lucinda (spouse
Chester Arthur Naugle, Sr.)

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