Funeral services will be at 2 PM Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Crestwood Memorial Chapel for Mr. John Larry Parker, age 60, of East Gadsden, who died on Monday, January 26, 2009. Rev. Juston Ward will officiate. Burial will be at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home will direct.
Mr. Parker was a member of Paden Baptist Church. He was a 1966 graduate of Gadsden High School. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 42 ½ years.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Lisa Jane Parker; parents: G.A. and Lessie Parker.
He is survived by his sons: Stacy (Kimberly) Parker and Shane Parker; granddaughter: Alisa Parker; Siblings: Barry (Debbie) Parker, Harry (Mary) Parker, David (Alice) Parker, Jerry R. (Gloria) Parker, Wayne (Neomia) Parker and Sybil (Ed) Coffee; a host of nieces and nephews; special friend: Linda Teague and special pet: Sargeant.
Family will receive flowers or donations may be made to Paden Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be family, friends and Goodyear associates.
Special thanks to Dr. Sabrina Morgan and Dr. Frederick Fiest.
Family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm tonight at the funeral home.