Birth date: Apr 14, 1948 Death date: Sep 19, 2014
Rosco Alphonso Parsell, 66, of Clearbrook, Virginia passed away, quietly and peacefully, on Friday, September 19, 2014, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Rosco was born Wednesday, April 14, 1948 in Pulaski, Vi Read Obituary
I was very saddened to learn of Alphonso's passing. I grew up in the Waxpool, VA area and knew the Parsell family well. We all rode the school bus together and I consider them my friends, especially Henrietta.
My sincere sympathy to each of you and may God comfort you and give you His pease, not only right now but in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Havener
Luzerne, PA
To the family of Rosco Alphonso Parsell,
You all have our family's deepest sympathy on the passing of Rosco. He made a differance in his community and, like Jesus, was a carpenter who touched so many lives through his 66 years on this earth. I have witnessed his work at Dulles Airport and elseewhere and know first hand of the talents he possessed.
Rosco worked with his Father and siblings to build and maintain a little league field on their property in Wax Pool which served a generation of young boys from Arcola, Wax Pool and Ashburn who, except for their generosity, may not have had an opportunity to play little league baseball during the 60's, 70's and beyond.
Rosco was admired by members of our family, including me, but especially my Son Greg who is a best friend and former classmate of Wally and came in contact with Rosco (Alphonso) frequently through the years. Greg,who now lives in Arizona sends his love and sympathy to the family.
In time, Rosco's family and friends may become accustomed to not having him among us but we shall never forget his good and cheerful way of life.
Charlie Waddell (Virginia Senator retired)
With deepest sympathy to the Parsell family upon reading the obituary tonight. May you find peace at this time. I remember the times of going to the home place in Waxpool for Girl Scouts with all the boys there and the football games at LCHS. May memories be gentle and loving.
I'll always remember picking up my friend, Althea (aka short shit), at her Pebbles Flintstone house and being greeted by the gregarious Rosco Alphonso. Having never met anyone like him before, especially a father, I wanted to know him more. He was funny and friendly and trusted me with his little 'princess'. That kind of silent respect between us made me want to keep my friend safe. Even when he saw us make our biggest mistake he continued to give us the space to grow as life long friends. He may never know how much that meant to a girl like me but I'll keep that for the rest of my life. I love you Parsells and I am so much better because you are my family friends. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Karen (Belew down the road) Saco and
Kathleen Saco
Condolences to the Parsell family. I worked with Rosco for about five years and learned a lot from him. He was a good coworker and a good friend.
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to Althea, Jim, and the rest of the Parsell family.
The tribute was a nice touch and brought back many memories and that big smile on his face will be a lasting memory. The Parsells and the Pooles grew up together in that small strip of road known as Waxpool. Good times and a lot of ball playing. God bless you and your family. The Poole Family
Sending our deepest condolences to Althea, James and the rest of the Parsell family. The world would be a much better place if there were more people on it like Rosco. He was the true definition of a "good person" we are proud to say that he was our FRIEND!!! He will be truly missed. Stanley, Regan, Stan, Geremi and Hannah Long.
