Born July 9, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ora N. and Margaret (Hayden) Parlett. Jim was quiet and reserved but had a wonderful sense of humor. He was one of the sweetest men you’d ever meet. He loved cooking and was known for his Sunday breakfast biscuits and gravy.
Jim worked at Ohio Brass in the maintenance department. He then worked at and retired from Swan Cleaners. He was a gifted mechanic and enjoyed going to car shows in his free time.
Jim is survived by three children, James A. Parlett of Mansfield, Christopher (Anissa) Parlett of Wooster and Kimberly (Ronald) Porter of Mansfield; six grandchildren, Jordan, Holly, Kali, Garret, Riley and Declan; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Oney of Bellevue; a brother, Ora R. Parlett of Shelby; and a sister-in-law, Ronda Patrick of Harriman, TN.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Thomas) Parlett; and two brothers, Norman and Anthony Parlett.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1:30 pm in Mansfield Cemetery, 389 Altamont Avenue, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory-Ontario is honored to serve the family.
