Jerry Bennett Parker, 65, of Decatur, AL, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Parkway Hospital in Decatur. Jerry had his Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a Gas Engineer with Decatur Utilities.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Stony Point Church of Christ, Florence, AL, from 1-3 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church building. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Park. Officiating will be Ron Williams.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Martha Parker; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Polly Underwood.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Underwood Parker; brother, Tracy Parker (Amy) Guin, AL; brothers-in-law, David Underwood (Phyllis), Florence, Danny Underwood (Judy), Florence; sister-in-law, Yvonne Willingham, Louisville, KY; nephews and nieces, Brent Parker (Alanna), Emily DuBose (Ben), Luke Underwood (Britney), Will Underwood (Kayla), Tina Whitaker, Michelle Priddy (Barry), Jamie Atkisson; great nieces and nephews, Addie Grace, Cason, Carson Parker, Maggie and Makayla Atkisson, Bella, Jane, Deacon, Watson DuBose, Autumn Underwood, Brodie Thigpen, Tripp Underwood. And a host of Parker cousins. He is also survived by his best friend, Miles Wright.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
To say he was an Alabama fan would be an understatement. He loved everything Crimson.
