John Wayne Parsley, beloved brother, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend; passed away at the age of eighty-three on January 10, 2021. He was a long-time resident of Willis, TX.

John Wayne was born in Conroe, TX on July 13, 1937. He served our country in The United States Naval Reserve. He managed and ran his own home building company - Parsley Custom Homes. He was a member of the Builders Association and an active participating member in his community.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Jean Parsley; his precious grandson Johnathan Morris; his brother Kenneth Parsley; and his sister Peggy Paddock.

Those who will continue to celebrate his life are daughter Cheryl Hill, daughter Lisa Castro, and daughter Patricia Morris. He is also survived by his four grandchildren - Julia Johnson, Christopher Freeman, Jessica Nichols, Patrick Morris; great grand-son Caspian Morris; and brother William Parsley.

John Wayne had a strong passion for hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed being with all of his grandchildren. He loved connecting, socializing and talking on the phone with his family and friends.

Above all else, John Wayne was a funny and resilient man who worked hard to provide for his family. John Wayne Parsley was loved by all and will truly be missed. His soul was a strong one.

God saw you were getting tired,

And a cure was not to be,

So He put His arms around you,

And whispered, "Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you,

As you slowly slipped away,

And though we loved you dearly,

We couldn't make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating,

Your tired hands put to rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.