Howard Paul Parker of Bethel Springs, TN was born November 30, 1936 in Wildersville, TN the son of the late Thomas and Myrtle Davis Kizer Parker. He was united in marriage to Betty A. Moore on May 21, 1960. Mrs. Parker preceded him in death on November 21, 2014.
Mr. Parker was a member of Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer. He was retired from General Electric Corporation in Selmer. Mr. Parker served his country honorably in the U. S. Navy from 1961 - 1966. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He enjoyed working on the farm and caring for his cows. He departed this life on July 11, 2018 at thee age of 81 Years, 7 Months, 11 Days.
He is survived by a daughter, Ginger D. Westmoreland and husband Bob of Bethel Springs; a son, Tom Parker and wife Kayron of Reagan, TN; three grandchildren, Lee Westmoreland and wife Stacie, Ken Parker and wife Laura, Dakota Parker; five great grandchildren, Hayden Parker, Kamden Westmoreland, Kenzley Parker, Casen Westmoreland, Ella Kate Parker; two sisters, Mary Fesmire and Peggy Creasy both of Lexington, TN; a brother, John Parker and wife Janice of Brownsville, TN; a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Parker was preceded in death by a sister, Georgia Scott.