William "Billy" Eric Parsons, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, TN. He was born on January 29th, 1970 to Bill and Brigitte Kranz Parsons in Ft. Bragg, NC. He resided in Murfreesboro for several years due to health issues. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and loved music, animals, and was very friendly to everyone. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Brigitte Parsons of Clarksville. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Gateway Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements by Gateway Funeral Home, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be left at www.gatewayfh.com.