Howard Oren “Hop” Parsons
September 18, 1964 - March 27, 2025
Howard Oren “Hop” Parsons, age 60, of Smyrna, DE, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on September 18, 1964, he was the son of Richard C. Parsons and the late Carroll Ann (Bacon) Parsons. Hop went to Glasgow High School and graduated in 1982. He was a carpenter by trade and was very talented at what he did. Hop was a people person. He loved talking to people and making new friends, and also loved making jokes. Hop was a devoted sports enthusiast, he loved his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Hop took great joy in coaching youth sports, including many memorable times for Bear Babe Ruth Baseball teams years ago. Beyond sports, Hop loved traveling to Walt Disney World with his family and he enjoyed trying all of the different foods while visiting there.
Hop is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Ann (Vickers) Parsons; children, Samantha Migliavacca (Brian), Brendan Parsons (Kat), and Tyler Parsons (Allie); sister, Lea Ann Coulbourne (Mark); brother-in-law, Ron Vickers (Becky); nieces and nephews, Sarah Coulbourne, Ronnie Vickers, and Tori Biehl (Matt); father, Richard C. Parsons; mother and father-in-law, Ed and Yvonne Vickers; and step-grandson, Finn. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends who all loved him. His family and friends will forever cherish his vibrant spirit. He was one of a kind.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery, 312 Bethel Cemetery Road, Chesapeake City, MD. A celebration of life will follow interment at the Delaware City Fire Hall, Delaware City, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hop’s name to ASPCA, Philanthropy Department, 424 E. 92nd St, New York, NY 10128 or online by clicking here.
Shawn Rhodes
You were truly one of a kind. I will never forget the fun times talks and jokes we had with each other. Until we meet again……
Suzanne
Sheila and family, we are so sorry for your loss. So many find memories of all that humor and talents through the years. Hop will be dearly missed❤️
Eileen Coulbourne
Dear Dick and Lea so sorry for your loss he was a wonder person always in a happy mood and smiling he will always be missed and remembered
Eileen coulbourne
Dear Shelia. So sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person always happy and smiling he will be missed and rememberd he is in a better place now Eileen
Audrey Hibbitts
Sheila, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband Hop. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God bless. May he Rest in Peace.
Kathy and George Bartha
So sorry to hear this. He was a great man. We think of all of you often. Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Blaire Albanese
We are so very sorry to hear of his passing. He was such a fun guy to be around.
With our deepest sympathies,
Adam & Blaire
Alan Bartram
Hop was a major influence on me at a pivotal time in my young life. He taught me so many skills I use to this day. Sheila, Sam, Brendan and Tyler, my heart hurts for you. I love you.
Karen Pettit
Sheila, I am so very sorry to hear of Hops passing.
Prayers to you and your family.
Love you.