Walter Parsons, Jr., “Flumpy,” beloved father, grandfather,

brother, uncle, cousin, and faithful friend peacefully

transitioned in the hands of His Heavenly Father on July 2,

2025, surrounded by his loving family. Flumpy, as he was

affectionately known, was born on June 16, 1936, in Virginia

Beach County to the late Walter Parsons, Sr., and Lettie

Parsons.

Walter joined Piney Grove Baptist Church at an early age.

He attended regularly until relocating for military duties.

Walter was educated in the Virginia Beach school system and

was a graduate of Princess Anne County Training School.

Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and

honorably served his country for 20 years. After retiring from

the military, He later served as a Sworn U.S. Marshall for the

United States Tax Court in Washington D.C.

Walter leaves to cherish his memories: five sons, Ronald

Heckstall, Jeffery (Kim) Manley, Gregory (Willa) Parsons,

Michael (Val) Parsons, and Donald (Cassandra) Parsons; one

daughter, Lorna Otey; one sister, Lorraine (Josephus) Godfrey;

a special cousin, Verlene Britt; a host of grandchildren, great-

grandchildren, nephews, and cousins; and seven devoted

friends, Barry Nixon, David McAllister, Derrick and Renee

MacPhatter, Vincent Reid, Floyd Mucker and Vivian Knox.