Glenn Ray Parsons, 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away on July 10, 2012.  His family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  The funeral will be held Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Tony King officiating the service.  Burial will be in the Creston Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Christopher Cox, David Parsons, Billy Houston, Tom Houston, David Houston, and Raymond Parsons.  Honorary pallbearers are Scott and Jeff Parsons.

Glenn was born on May 20, 1938 to Hubert and Gladys Farris Parsons in Cumberland County.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Kay Houston Parsons, son, Glenn Ray Parsons Jr. and wife Katie, grandchildren, Christopher Allen Cox, Kayla Nicole Parsons, and Kyra Rae Parsons, brothers, Donnie Parsons and David Parsons, and sister, Bobbie Tollett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Gladys Parsons, and brothers, Raymond Eugene Parsons and Alvie Parsons.