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Elijah Harrison "Eli" Parsons
2008 - 2025
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2008
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2025
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Elijah Parsons Obituary
January 7, 2008 -
September 23, 2025
Colossians 2:5 - For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
JONESBOROUGH - Elijah "Eli" Harrison Parsons, age 17, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Elijah was born on January 7, 2008, in Johnson City, TN, to Burleigh Joe & Kristyle Renee Parsons.
His passing was unexpected. There is no doubt that Eli is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Eli was a wonderful son and devoted friend! From the moment he could talk, he loved to make people laugh - a skill he carried with him throughout his life.
He was a senior at David Crockett High School, a dedicated athlete participating in cross country, track and wrestling.
Eli was a great brother to his siblings - Madison Parsons, Zachary Chase Parsons, B. Parsons, Corey Parsons (Andrea), Evan Parsons (Kim) and Austin Banner (Kayla).
Eli was a member of Cherry Grove Baptist Church and was known for inviting his friends to youth services.
Eli leaves his mother and father with more than seventeen years of joyful memories. He was their precious gift from God. In addition to his parents and siblings, he leaves behind his grandparents Percy and Shirley Parsons Lambert, Harry Wilburn and Barbara Sue Banner, three nephews and four nieces, and many cousins and aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Burleigh Joe Parsons Sr.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Cherry Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-3:00 PM on Saturday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Corey Parsons, Evan Parsons, Chase Parsons, Austin Banner, Caleb Hackney, James Mink, Conner Shaw, and Ethan Grear. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jackson White, Avery McAlister, Casen Davis and members of DCHS track, cross country and wrestling team.
In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to his sister Madison's college fund.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Tami Huffine Worsham
Yesterday
I did not know Eli, but his grandparents Wilbur and Sue bought my daddy´s home place and we were neighbors for a very long time. Angel was just a little girl. My heart brakes for all the family. Please know my prayers are with you.
Cahan Havens
Yesterday
I didnt know Eli for long, but everytime i saw him and talked to him he was really kind and caring of everyone around him.
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