Rosco Alphonso Parsell's Obituary
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, Virginia. He was a son of the late William Daily Parsell and the late Rhoda Louetta Brown Parsell.
He was a graduate of Loudoun County High School, class of 1967. Rosco was active in High School Sports. Rosco was a lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins no matter how poorly they were playing, or if headed to the Super Bowl.
Rosco served his country in the National Guard from 1967 to 1973.
Rosco worked as a carpenter by trade for much of his life. Regardless of where Rosco was employed his work and attitude were deeply respected and admired. Rosco retired from Construction Management Inc. as a supervisor of subcontractors. Rosco’s work can still be seen throughout Dulles Airport, and the greater Winchester area.
He leaves his bereaved family to cherish his memory especially his daughter; Althea and son-in-law James Moran of Clearbrook, VA, a son, Frederick Parsell of Front Royal, VA, three devoted, brothers, Cassell Parsell of Dublin, VA, Monty Parsell of Stephens City, VA and Wally Parsell of Bluefield, WV, Rosco also left three beloved sisters, Josephine Nasi of Longmont, CO Henrietta Martinez of Miami, FL and Cathy Dionizio of Bunker Hill, WV, as well as; 3 grandchildren Alexander Atwell, Karoline Atwell, and Lindsey Parsell.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Rosco Parsell II , brother, Paul Parsell, sister, Trula Peach.
Rosco was a man that felt deeply about family, he was a doting grandfather and was extremely involved in the lives of his grandchildren.
The family received friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2014, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Virginia.
Graveside services began at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Union Cemetery located at 323 North King Street Leesburg, Virginia 20176 with our family Pastor David Butcher officiating.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.
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