James C. Parsons

Frank, Jesse, Nick, and Joanna, I offer My most sincere condolences in your loss. I got to know Frank and Jesse a long time ago in high school, but I wish to share a brief story with your family and how your father impacted me. When I met Frank in the beginning of our 10th grade, I met Jim and learned what a great inventor he was. He had a device at his home, an Apple II computer, which no one had at the time. I remember he had games like Choplifter, and my favorite, a game called “Wizardry” I was so enthralled, I just wanted to pick his brain! But, we kids, being kids, at the time, had our minds on other things… Well, fast forward, about 10 years later, I got heavily involved in 3D Animation and Game Design, to the point where eventually I became a college instructor in that field for 15 years. But, I must say, this all started because of Jim, your father, introduced me to that. In a unique way, his knowledge and fore-sight led to what games are today. I guarantee it, because I have had students go onto work for some of the biggest gaming companies in the world… I totally owe my career to Jim Parsons. I will always remember him for igniting my imagination and what the possibilities can be because of him. BTW, He had the coolest name for a dog… Drupa! God bless all of you, and be honored, by the man who is your Father. Sincerely, Scott Weaver