Thomas A. Parsons, 86, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on August 16, 2015. He was born in Columbia, MO, August 29, 1928. Tom served in the Army as S/Sgt. He was a jeweler, watch repairman, retired from Parsons Jewelry Store in 1976. He and Myrtle traveled for a while settling in Sun City, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Myrtle Parsons of 67 years, daughter Susan L. Buckley of Peabody, MA, 2 granddaughters, Sarah Lojko and Emily Skop, and great grandchildren, Johnathan and Loran. He was preceded in death by his sonThomas A. Parsons Jr. on March 25, 1998. Tom was a wonderful husband and father. He will be deeply missed.