ALLEN, Ky. (WMDJ) – A long-standing civil servant for the city of Allen has passed away.

Elmer “Fudd” Parsons, who could be found keeping watch of “the curve” in Allen, died Tuesday at the age of 79.

Parsons was a friendly, familiar face in the small town, working as a welder for over 50 years, while being a public servant.

Parsons has been part of Allen City government for over 30 years, most recently serving as the town’s mayor for the last two years.

Outside of his civic duties, Fudd, along with his late-wife Cindy Parsons and volunteer Donnie Calhoun, operated Jacobs Ladder Food Pantry for 25 years in Allen, providing much-needed food support to families around the area.

Funeral services for Elmer “Fudd” Parsons will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, with burial in the Parsons Family Cemetery in Allen. Visitation begins after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.