Rev. Luke Parson, age 80 of Homer, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021.
Born on Jan. 14, 1941 in Banks County, GA, Rev. Parson was the son of the late Huel and Gladdis Spivey Parson. He along with his wife Verlon began their ministry as traveling evangelist and church planters on the West Coast as part of the Ambassadors of Christ program. He came back home and served as an Area Overseer for the Church of God. He was pastor of Valley Brook Church of God, Demorest Church of God, Baldwin Church of God, and Habersham Assembly of God. He retired after 45 years of ministry and was made a Bishop with the Church of God.
Survivors include his spouse, Verlon Dela Barrett Parson of the home; sons, Stephen (Heather) Parson, Phillip (Angie) Parson; daughter, Joy Parson; brother, Billy Parson; sister, Carleen Welburn; grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan, Jared, Alivia, and Lillee Parson.
Funeral services will be held 1 pm Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 438 W. Main St., Dahlonega, GA 30533. The family will receive friends 10 am until 12 pm Friday at the funeral home.
The family request live plants instead of flowers.
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.
