30 December 1998 Disease May Cost Judge His Job (TALLAHASSEE) -- A circuit judge in the Jacksonville area might be forced to resign after a judicial panel found that Parkinson's disease and a sleep disorder have impaired his ability to do his job. The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission is recommending involuntary retirement for Judge Willard Parsons, who did not object to the order. If the Florida Supreme Court approves the commission's recommendation, Parsons agreed he will not seek or accept election or appointment as a judge. Parsons serves in the circuit that covers Duval, Nassau and Clay counties. He has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and severe sleep apnea (APP'-nee-uh). -- Judith Richards, London, Ontario, Canada <[log in to unmask]> ^^^ \ / \ | / Today’s Research \\ | // ...Tomorrow’s Cure \ | / \|/ ```````