Gerald “Dean” Parsons passed away Wednesday November 15, 2017, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Gerald was born November 6, 1957 in Vicksburg MI, the son of Lloyd Bentley Parsons Sr. and Mary Ann Nisonger. He was employed as a Salesman for DeNooyer Chevrolet. Surviving are his wife Rose (Minor) Parsons of 18 years, half-sister Luella Taylor, brothers Jerry (Jill) and Jack Parsons, sisters Sandra (Parsons) Blodgett and Shirley (Rick) (Parsons) Burchette, and children Tina Parsons, Brad Parsons, and Jeff (Betsy) Baars. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Joyce (Parsons) Doonen and Barbara Jean Parsons, brothers Lloyd B Parsons Jr.and Donald R Parsons, half-brother brother Robert L Parsons. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Redmond Funeral Home to help offset funeral costs. Graveside Services will be held 1 pm Monday at Boughton Cemetery, S Ave. - between 34th and 36th streets. Kalamazoo. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, Kalamazoo, www.redmondfuneralhomes.net