Thomas "Tommy" Griffith Parsons

Thomas Griffith Parsons, (81), of LaBelle, Florida transitioned to Heaven on 6/24/2025.

Thomas known to friends and family as “Tommy” was born to Leonard Parsons and Lillian Harn in Jacksonville, Florida. As a baby his family moved to LaBelle after they finished dredging the Jacksonville River. Tommy was part of one of the original pioneer families of LaBelle, and resided there for over eighty years. 

In his early years, Tommy enjoyed hunting all throughout Old Florida with his dad and uncles. He graduated from LaBelle High School in 1962. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army as a mortar crewman. 

Tommy was honorably discharged in 1965. Upon his discharge Tommy returned to LaBelle. Upon his return, he married Frances Reinbott. Throughout their over sixty years of marriage they continued to live in and around LaBelle.  He was blessed with four girls Patricia, Tammy, Cindy, and Sandy.

Tommy took great pride in hard work, especially when it meant providing for the family he deeply loved. One of his lifelong passions was raising cattle, a pursuit that brought him both joy and fulfillment. Above all, Tommy was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and his faith guided every aspect of his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Lillian, siblings Colleen Ballington, Evelyn Booth, Glenda Lepore, Johnny Parsons and son in law Joey Barley (Sandy.) He is survived by his wife Frances, daughters Patricia West (Pat), Tammy O’Ferrell (Larry), Cindy Poole, and Sandy Barley. He also leaves behind numerous grand and great grandchildren. 

Tommy’s funeral service will be at Fort Denaud on 06/27/2025 at 10:00 AM. The family welcomes anyone who would like to attend. He will be laid to eternal rest in his family’s plot.