PRORODEO Sports News - July 2, 2026

RECENT PASSINGS

GOLD CARD MEMBER CHARLIE PARSONS PASSES AWAY

BY PRCA STAFF

Photo courtesy of the Parsons Family

C harlie Parsons was a proud PRCA Gold Card holder, a successful businessman, and owner of Parsons Steel Erectors passed away in June. A lifelong supporter of the rodeo commu nity, he generously donated to and sponsored countless youth rodeo events. His legacy lives on through multiple generations of PRCA card holders and NFR Qualifiers, including his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His impact on rodeo, business and family will be remembered for generations to come.

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