Baylor Lafayette Parsons

Mr. Parsons died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in San Antonio.

He was born April 24, 1924, in Hico, Texas, the son of John and Mary Ola Brazil Parsons.

He served in the Navy during World War II and graduated from the University of Texas School of Pharmacy in 1950. He was a registered pharmacist for 46 years and owned Parsons Pharmacy in Castle Hills. After selling his pharmacy, he worked for M&S Tower Pharmacy and Laurel Heights Pharmacy until he retired. He was a member of Laurel Heights United Methodist Church for 50 years.

He married Dorothy Ann Bruner. She died earlier.

Survivors include three sons, John and Christopher, both of San Antonio, and Paul, Austin; and one brother, Royce, Lawrence, Kan.

The family suggests memorials to the National Organization for Rare Diseases Inc., P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, Conn., 06813-1968.