Richard E. Parsons, 77 MILLSBORO - Richard E. Parsons, 77, of Millsboro, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. Mr. Parsons was born on July 27, 1932, in Salisbury, Md., to the late Franklin and Mary Thomas Parsons. Mr. Parsons was a condominium manager before his retirement. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Richard liked NASCAR and was a fan of Mark Martin, loved gardening, loved to do woodworking and building things, and loved to laugh with his friends at McDonald's where he was a part of the "Board of Directors." He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Charlotte Littleton Parsons; three sons, Jeffrey Parsons and wife Karen of Rehoboth Beach, Randy Parsons and wife Billie Lynn of Milford, and Joe Parsons of Millsboro; two daughters, Wanda Layton and husband Ronald of Seaford, and Linda Milam and husband Junior of Georgetown; two brothers, Harlan Parsons of Oregon and Robert Parsons of Millsboro; one sister, Patricia Porter of Baytown, Texas; 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Alan; a brother, Tommy; a granddaughter, and his parents. Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S Washington Street, Millsboro, where friends may call at noon. Rev. Robert A. Hudson will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will be at the Millsboro Cemetery following the service. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.