Luther Green Parsley, age 90, of Sparta, TN, passed away peacefully at his home in Sparta, Tennessee, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
He was the son of the late Hobart Parsley and the late Vera Parsley. Luther was married to the late Allie Mae (Gay) Parsley for 61 years.
He is preceded in death by three brothers: Henry Parsley, Paul Parsley, Wade Parsley, and one sister: Ruth Driver.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Ronda Bolyard McCullough of Elyria, Ohio, and Christina Ward (John Ward) of Lyles, Tennessee.
Luther was a proud grandfather to 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother, William Donald Parsley of Doyle, Tennessee, and sisters, Rosa Jane Ward (Dale Ward) of Ohio and Mary Davis of Ohio.
Luther retired with 30 years of dedicated service to the Ford Motor Company.
He was a faithful member of the Sparta First Free Will Baptist Church.
Luther enjoyed listening to Gospel Bluegrass Music and being a part of the "Gospel Grass" band where he played on WSMT 1050 AM Radio with Brother David Lee England.
He will be remembered for the love that he had for God and his family. Love and Dedication was shown in many ways by making sure everyone knew about the love God had for them and was a beacon of light for God by sharing the blessings of his treasured garden.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
Service will be Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 2 pm at the Chapel at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
Interment will be immediately following the service at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
