Robert Parsons

February 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Lawrence Parsons

and Ethel Ellis Parsons; his loving wife of 60 years, Suzanne Dryer Parsons; and his

brother Joseph Lawrence Parsons, Jr.; He leaves behind his son, Robert Ellis Parsons, Jr.;

his daughter, Ashley Parsons Ferguson (Tod); his grandchildren, Jonathan Allen Ferguson

(Danielle); Emily Kathleen Ferguson and Charles Parsons Ferguson; and his sister Ellis

Parsons Bynum.

Robert was born in Mulga, Alabama on December 20, 1933, and spent much of his

childhood in north Birmingham before his family settled in Mountain Brook. After

graduating from The University of Alabama School of Law, he married the love of his

life Suzanne, joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve and would ultimately attain the rank of

lieutenant colonel. After a tour of duty in Germany, he returned to Birmingham in 1962

to begin practicing law and start a family. In 1986, Robert co-founded the law firm of

Parsons, Lee & Julianno, P.C.

Robert was a life-long member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church of which his parents

were founding members and where he served as senior warden on the Vestry. An avid

golfer since childhood, he would always have a club in his hand whether real or

imagined. He enjoyed a membership at the Country Club of Birmingham spanning nearly

seven decades. Even in his later years as a widower in declining health, he could still be

found spending time with friends and family and took great pleasure in reading to

children at Pre-school Partners and the Lovelady Center.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the support of amazing

friends and caregivers.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Mountain

Brook, AL on Saturday March 2nd, 2024 at 10:30 AM with visitation at 9:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Lovelady Center in Birmingham,

the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, or a charity of your choice.