Donald Parker

With his family by his side, Don Parker, 79, Spanish Fort, Alabama (formerly of Midland City), left this earth and peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, on August 12, 2022. Don was born in Midland City, Alabama on September 25, 1942 where he spent most of his life. He loved the Lord, his beautiful wife, his immediate and entire family, his church, his friends, Alabama football and his hometown beyond words.

After graduating from Midland City High School, Don served in the Army National Guard for 3 years. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Stevens Parker, August 15, 1965. He enjoyed a career in the insurance business with Farm Bureau. He found his job enjoyable and it awarded him many friends and acquaintances. He and his wife raised their only child, Jeri, in Midland City. Don proudly served numerous terms as mayor and council member of his hometown. Don faithfully served the Lord at Midland City United Methodist Church where he was a trustee and served as Chairman of the Board for many years.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Phyllis Stevens Parker; his parents, Henry and Louise Parker; his sisters, Ella Jean Bonin, Ann Brockett, Jane Whites, Flora Nell Powell; his brothers, Stough (Bubba) Parker, George Kelly Parker, Harry Parker, Jerry Parker, Ronnie Parker, Joe Bob Parker, Patrick (Sonny) Parker.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving daughter, Jeri Parker Cullifer (Jody) of Spanish Fort, Alabama; his pride and joy- his grandchildren, Dr. Justin Tyler Cullifer and Jena Nicole Cullifer of Spanish Fort, Alabama. Three of his 14 siblings, Shirley Dean of Katy, Texas, B.W. Parker of Richmond, Texas and Douglas Parker of Midland City, Alabama. Too many cherished nieces and nephews to list but are all loved! Two brothers-in-law, Charles Stevens (Syretha) of Midland City, Alabama and Ronnie Stevens (Marsha) of Blountstown, Florida. Don leaves behind an adored teacup poodle, Benjamin Buttons (his little buddy). Don was "Papa" to all of Jody, Jeri, Justin and Jena's friends-he was loved well by so many to cherish his memory!

A special thank you to Community Hospice over the last couple of years for loving on their "Papa" so well! Also, thank you to everyone that has helped "back home" to assist with arrangements and those on the Eastern Shore for showing us so much love. A special note of thanks to Douglas Parker, Leah Brook, Harriett Parker, Sabra Parker Branch, Bebi Wasdin, Rosa Lingo and especially Sharon Cullifer. We cannot thank all of our family and friends enough for the love and support shown to us during this difficult time.

Serving as active pallbearers are his nephews-Phillip Parker, Greg Brocket, Brett Brockett, Brad Brockett, Doug Parker and Hayden Parker.

Funeral services will be at 11am on Monday, August 15th at Midland City United Methodist Church with Reverend Wayne Parker and Ricky Parker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral at the church. Graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Family will be receiving food at MCUMC fellowship hall following services. Flowers accepted or memorial contributions made to Midland City United Methodist Church, 1372 Hinton Waters Avenue, Midland City, Alabama 36350.

Robert Byrd of Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com