Robert I. Parsons, 79, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on February 24,1947 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Robert spent his life devoted to his family, who were the center of his world.

He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1965 and proudly served six years in the United States Marine Corps, including fourteen months in Vietnam, Semper Fi. Following his military service, Robert worked as a professional truck driver for Pennsylvania Furniture House.

Beyond his career, Robert had a deep love for his family, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and spending time in Florida. He was a past Commander of the American Legion Post 201, Exalted Ruler of the Sunbury Elks Club and a member of the VFW, Virginia Beach Moose and the Americus Hose Company—where he could often be found gathering with his buddies at 3 p.m. to “solve the world’s problems.”

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Della J. Parsons; his daughters, Lisa Lytle and Jennifer Parsons; his grandchildren, Sheena and Ricardo Espinal, Nathan Savidge and Zachary Paca, Marissa and Ben Swinehart, Joshua Parsons and Lee Gonzalez; his great-grandson, Ricardo Robert Espinal; sisters, Dianne Beaudoin, Susan and William Kreischer and his beloved nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Parsons; his brother, William Parsons, his sister-in-law, Sandra Parsons; and his mother-in-law, Eleanor Treon.

He will be deeply missed by all loved him.

A viewing will be held at Blank Funeral Home, 398 State St. Sunbury, Friday, April 3, 2026 from 11am to 1pm, followed by a service at 1pm and the burial immediately after with a military send off at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s honor to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Forever in our hearts.