Donald C. Parsons, 77, of Laurel died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born May 1, 1933, in Laurel, a son of the late Roy A. and Elsie M. Parsons. Donald has been an avid motorcyclist and a NASCAR fan for many years. He was a member of several motorcycle clubs over the years. Among them were: GWRRA, Maryland Gold Wing Road Riders and Retreads and Delmarva Motorcycle Association. He loved watching anything on the "Speed Channel". Donald was a retired mechanic and had a knack for being able to "fix almost anything". Donald spent most weekends at Bargain Bill's flea market talking with his friends and listening to "Bunky and Dotty" playing music. He is survived by his children, Pam Parsons of Laurel, Jan Sapp and her husband J.C. of Milton, and Roy Parsons of Laurel; a grandson, Logan Hearn; a step daughter, Joanna Adams and her family of Seaford; two sisters; Peggy Church of Delmar and June Ball of Laurel; and several nieces, nephews and a loving circle of dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George A. Parsons; a sister, Grace A. Massey; and two brothers in law, Henry Massey and George Church. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Melsons Cemetery in Delmar. In memory of Mr. Parsons, contributions may be sent to Galestown Ruritan Club, c/o Mr. Tom Wheatley, 5834 Wheatley Church Road, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.shortfh.com.