Johnny Parsons is the son of Johnnie Parsons and Arza Parsons (née Mitchell). His parents divorced, and Johnny was raised with half-brothers Dana Carter and Duane "Pancho" Carter Jr., the product of Arza's marriage with Duane Carter Sr.
Johnnie Parsons and Arza Parsons (née Mitchell) had a son named Johnny. Following their separation, Johnny was brought up alongside his half-brothers Dana Carter and Duane "Pancho" Carter Jr., whose father is Duane Carter Sr. and mother is Arza Parsons.