Charlie R Parsons

Charlie R. Parsons, 78, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1948, in Hope, Arkansas, and spent most of his life in Jonesboro.

Charlie was a man of faith who was of the Baptist faith and a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He had a lifelong passion for BMW motorcycles, enjoying both riding, restoring as well as motorcycle racing, specifically Moto GP. His love for racing also included cars whether it was Nascar or F1. His dedication to the BMW motorcycle community led him to serve as an ambassador for BMW Motorcycles of America and as an Air Marshal for the BMW Airheads. 

Charlie was also active in his community and fraternal organizations. He once served as a District Deputy for the Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge No. 498 and was a Shriner. Outside of his many interests and commitments, he enjoyed camping and spending time pursuing the things he loved.

Charlie will be remembered for his faith, his dedication to the motorcycle community, and the lasting impact he made on those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Zenas Parsons and Milree Jones.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Deborah Parsons, of the home; his stepson, Caleb (Jenny) Brown of Watkinsville, Georgia; his three daughters,Katrinka Musumbi of Jonesboro, Hannah (Darin) Stanton of Burleson, Texas, and Misti Clark; along with a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will continue to honor his memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hope Found, the Jonesboro Humane Society, or the Beck Center at Arkansas State University.

Charlie’s memory will live on through the family he loved, the friendships he built, and the many lives he touched throughout his life.