Walter Delano Parsons, 73, Washington, W.Va. passed away on March 4, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born July 18, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Rev. Walter Parsons and Agnes Hale Parsons. He was retired from O'Ames with over 30 years service.Walter was survived by his wife, Janice F. Adkins Parsons; two sons, Mark A. Parsons of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Michael A. Parson (Gerry) of Vienna, W.Va.; two daughters, Brenda Montgomery of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Teena Toothman (Tim) of Washington, W.Va.; four sisters, Elouse Luther of Logan, W.Va., Glenna Smith of Flatwoods, W.Va., Judy Morrison of Wayne Co., W.Va. and Joanne Lucas of Rush, Ky.; two brothers, Wayne Parsons of Washington, W.Va. and Glen Parsons of Ceredo, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Luther.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St. Parkersburg, W.Va. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.