Timothy V. Parsons, 56, a resident of Bennington, passed away Tuesday June 29, 2010 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Tim was born in Elkin, North Carolina on April 29, 1954 the son of Verne and Bretta Wagoner Parsons. He attended schools in Elkin and received an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Broadcast Journalism from Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Tim worked as a D.J. for WIFM in Elkin, NC and was news director for WWWC in Wilkesboro, NC. Tim also had his own show on WBTN, known as "Backwards Traveler". Tim cherished time spent with his family especially hiking with his wife and son. He enjoyed collecting movie posters and records and was the definition of a true southern gentleman. Tim is survived by his wife Kim of Bennington whom he married in Charleston, South Carolina on June 12, 1994, his son Rory Ian Parsons of Bennington, his brothers Robert Parsons of Yadkinville, NC and Charles Parsons of Elkin, NC, his sister Verna Gregory of Yadkinville, NC, his uncles Bob Parsons Victorville, California and Charlie Parsons of Fairfield, California and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 prior to the service. If friends desire memorial gifts in Tim's memory may be made to the American Humane Society or the Second Chance Animal Shelter, c/o Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home P.O. Box 995 Bennington, Vermont 05201.