KENNETH W. (KEN) PARSONS of Bluffton, Ind., 72, a pastor of the Religious Society of Friends who served the former united parish in Urbana, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. A memorial service was held Sept. 19 in Bluffton. Survivors include: wife, Irene (Burch) Parsons; sons, Tim Parsons of Muncie, Keith (Carrie) Parsons of Nashville, Tenn.; daughters, Carol (Duane) Miller of Fort Wayne, Connie Parsons of Bluffton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International or Evangelical Friends Missions. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Irene Parsons, 730 S. Morgan St., Bluffton, IN 46714-3108.