W. Keith Parsons (February 8, 1958 – December 9, 2015)

W. Keith Parsons, 57, of Zanesville, died at 6:41 P.M. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at his home. He was born February 8, 1958, in San Gabriel, CA, a son of the late Jack Keith and Pauline Huddleston Parsons. He was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, had worked as a welder and in maintenance for Burnham, and attended Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed riding his Harley and attending car shows, was a friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W., a member of HOG, AMA, and the Easy Does It Club in Ormond Beach, FL, and was 21 years sober.

He is survived by his half-brother Harold E. (Ruth Ann) Newell Jr. of Florida; and will be missed by many local friends and the friends he made through his travels across the country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Jack Kevin Parsons.

Friends and family may call from 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He will be entombed at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter Society: 1430 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

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