Born on July 10, 1945 and passed away on July 8, 2012. He is survived by wife, Patti Hetzel Parker; son, Loren Parker and wife Chris; daughter, Leslie Felker and husband, Tim; daughter, Leigha Smith and husband, Rodney; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; and a large extended family. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Grove Hill Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or The American Kidney Foundation.