Alvin ‘Al’ Parsley
1940—2024

Alvin “Al” Parsley, 83, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at his home.

Born in Warfield, Kentucky, he was the son of Paul and Gladys (Kirk) Parsley.

After high school, Al moved to Columbus, Ohio, and a few years later married his loving wife of 63 years, Becky (Blankenship) Parsley. Al had a 43-year career working for the McDonald’s Corp. and had the privilege of working directly with Fred Turner and the founder, Ray Kroc. Al went on to become a franchisee owner of McDonald’s restaurants in the Scioto County area, where he ingrained himself in the community, his family and his faith. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio.

Al is survived by his wife, Becky Parsley; his children, Bruce (Deanna) Parsley and Terri (Barry) Bragdon; grandchildren, Brooke Bragdon, Drew (Emily) Parsley, Camron (Megan) Parsley and Nicolas Parsley; great-grandchildren, Alexandria “Brown Eyes” Parsley, Braelyn Daniel, Alyssa Wyatt, Alyvia Wyatt, Bronson Carpenter and Boston Carpenter; siblings, Lowell (Barb) Parsley, Raymond (Libby) Parsley, Pauletta (Jim) Bartrum, Morris (Sueellen) Parsley and Glenna (Tony) Michael.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Nichole Bragdon.

Memorial services were conducted Friday, June 21, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, with Pastor Bryan White officiating. The interment immediately followed at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, 711 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205. Condolences to the family may be made at www.harrison-pyles.com.