Leon Parker, age 78, of Leoma, TN passed away Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of Delaware County, OK, a 1955 graduate of Grove High School in Grove, OK, retired construction supervisor, and a member of New Prospect Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva John and Lola Inez Smith Parker; one son, Justin Parker; one daughter, Leeann Parker; one sister, Connie Roberts; and one brother, Robert E. Parker.
He is survived by
Wife –
Margaret Parker, Leoma, TN
One Daughter –
Connie Watson (Keith), Lawrenceburg, TN
Two Sons –
Mark Parker (Cynthia), Killen, AL
David Parker, Mesa, AZ
Two Sisters –
Peggy Gillette, Grove, OK
Bonnie Englert, Grove, OK
Nine Grandchildren –
Kyle Watson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Kala Watson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Cole Watson, Lawrenceburg, TN
Robert Parker, Killen, AL
Brandon Roberts, Killen, AL
Lila Lemons (Tom), Olympia, WA
Crystal Wilson (Eric), Gulf Breeze, FL
Dannika Parker, Mesa, AZ
Daniel Parker, Lawrenceburg, TN
Six Great-Grandchildren –
Kaibree Adams, Lawrenceburg, TN
Kaitlyn Lemons, Olympia, WA
Nathan Lemons, Olympia, WA
Maggie Wilson, Gulf Breeze, FL
Mollie Wilson, Gulf Breeze, FL
Mellodiejoy Wilson, Gulf Breeze, FL
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, September 04, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 05, 2015, with Leslie Shadrick and Jeff Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. Family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
