Parsons, Tunis W., III

Tunis W. Parsons III

Preferred Name: Tunis

Nickname/Call Sign: Two-G Tunie

Date of Birth: December 27, 1930

Highest Military Grade: Select

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Headed West Date: June 17, 2018

Tunis Parsons served with the 162nd TFS of the AZANG. He lived in the Tucson, AZ area and the treasurer of St. Luke’s Home, a holistic, assisted-living community for people aged 55 and older.

Units Assigned

1958-1966 162nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tucson AZANG (F-100)

Awards & Decorations

Flight Info

F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

1948-1962 BS and MS/Accounting, University of Arizona, Alpha Kappa Psi, Dean’s List, Scholarship

Tunis Parsons “Headed West” on June 17, 2018, in Tucson of natural causes, at age 87. He was a traditional Guardsman with the 162d TFG, Tucson ANG. An early member of the unit, he flew the F-86, F-102, F-100A, and F-100D.

He was a University of Arizona graduate and in his professional life was a partner in a respected accounting firm. He was also a member of the “Friday Pilots,” retired Tucson military pilots who meet for lunch every Friday at a Tucson resort – information provided by Shep.

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Tunis W. Parsons III

Units Assigned

Awards & Decorations

Flight Info

Military & Civilian Education

Wall of Honor Location

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