David was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio residing on E. Arch St. all of his life.
He attended Malabar High School, graduating in the class of 1986.
David was a multi-sport athlete for the Falcons, playing football, basketball and also running track. Following graduation, David attended Ashland University where he continued his football career for 2 years before joining the workforce.
David was an avid sports fan. Anyone who knew him, knew that he enjoyed watching and cheering for his favorite University of Michigan Wolverines Football Team (Go Blue) and following the New York Giants in the NFL. David loved the football atmosphere. When he attended games at stadiums, one of his favorite things to do was pull up in his vehicle with food and drinks for the ultimate tailgate! He was high spirited and also very competitive. His love for weightlifting, earned him the nickname of “Big Dave” because he bulked up from lifting. In addition to sports, David loved to travel; especially taking road trips, driving across the United States to California, where he would visit with family. Becoming a fan of Martial Arts, he began collecting rare 4-star artifacts as a hobby.
David was a very respectable young man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. It could be something as simple as giving a ride, cutting someone’s grass, or lending them a couple of dollars. He always made himself available to assist anyone in need.
David leaves to cherish his memories 3 aunts; Rita Dulin, Columbus, OH., Carolyn M. Catchings (Kary, Jr.), Trotwood, OH., and Marietta Thomas, Kettering, OH., 3 uncles; Melvin McDowell, (Dovie), Akron, OH, Wyatt McDowell, (Sherry), Douglasville, GA. and Harrison McDowell (Delores), Mansfield, OH., cousins and friends.
One thing that is memorable about David; He had what we call a “special talent”. He had a “knack” for remembering birthdays of his friends, family or people he recently met. You could ask David years later “When is my birthday?” and he could recite it back with the exact month, day and year. Another and most important memory of David is that he loved his little sister Kim; Whenever you saw David, Kim was always close by if not right there beside her brother.
We Love You David. We will miss you and Kimmie!! E. Arch St. will not be the same!
A private graveside service for family only will take place on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Mr. David Craig Parsons, age 56. Sunrise August 29, 1967 and Sunset January 7, 2024.
There will be a private Graveside Service at Mansfield Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD 753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, and offer condolences to the Parsons Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
Our Prayers are with the Family.
Rest in peace dear friend
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To the Family of Mr. David Craig Parsons
You are all in our prayers during this difficult and trying time. We offer our condolences and sympathies. Take care and God will see you through.
With Love,
Ruthie Johnson and Family
I choose to remember the laughs. Praying for your family.
I’ll always remember all the kindness he showed. what a good friend he was to me and my family. All the Michigan/Ohio State conversations. Prayers and condolences
Praying for the family
Wow “Bighead”can’t believe you are gone who will pick with me now I remember are numerous talks many that left me with a mystery wondering what the heck just happened lol but loving every minute of it going home to study to make sure I would be ready for the next time and true to nature even though we didn’t just talk I find myself left with another mystery. Doesn’t change my love for you my other big brother arch street will never be same. Your “Lil Dude Dillon” Ki’Yon will miss you and you still owe him a camping trip lol. Parks and Parsons forever Love ya always Danielle K Parks.
Sending the family my Sincere Sympathy.
With Prayer and Sympathy
Praying the loving arms of God will hold you extra close
during this difficult time. May the Lord’s presence strengthen
you and give you peace.
Garnetta Pender and Family
My prayers are with the family. Rest in peace David
I can only say how much we will miss you my friend, my son by another Mother that lived a few steps down the street. My heart is broken & torn into pieces but I will STAND STRONG. We will always Love You & be forever grateful for having you in our lives. REST my Son.❤️❤️
You are a good friend you will be missed. I just think back in high school how we use to run over people on the football field. And how we use fuse at the track coach for making use run the ladder. You have a big smile that I will never forget thank for being so nice to me and my brother Andre big Munk . Now you too can play and watch football
Rest in heaven my dear friend. I will definitely miss you and all your wisdom. We had lots of good memories together in our 35 years of friendship
Praying and sending love to David and the family may God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort and strengthen you and know that God is with you, and so am I Forever, grateful to have known David and loved and cherish him
Sending prayers and deepest condolences as yet another friend from the old neighborhood is gone.
Prayers for peace and comfort for the family!
Sincere condolences to the family!
Our Condolences to the Family
May the Lord give You Comfort during this
Difficult time.
Prayer & Love
Barbara Simms Family
My Condolences and Prayers to the Family.
Condolences and prayers for the families. Charles and Betty Catchings
Dave, the gentle giant as I liked to call him. Never a harsh word, never anything negative, filled with wisdom, a love of sports, a Malabar Falcon for life and a love for your little sister Kimmie. Those are the memories I have of you. You will definitely be missed. May your soul rest in peace. My love and prayers to the family. May God give you all comfort and peace during this difficult time.
My condolences to the family during this time of bereavement. For comfort: Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” May the Lord keep you and comfort you.
Rest easy David