Mr. Bobby Gene Parker, Sr., age 89, of Tennille, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Heritage Inn of Sandersville following an extended illness. A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, November 1st at 11:00 A.M. in the Warthen United Methodist Church Cemetery. Reverend Andy Yates will officiate.
Mr. Parker was born and raised in Warthen, the son of the late Ira Lee Parker and the late Lyda Todd Parker. He attended the Warthen School before enlisting in the United States Navy. Bobby proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict as a Navy Electrician. Following his time in the military, Mr. Parker owned and operated Parker Electrical Service until retirement. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle, fishing, and attending his Coffee Club. Above all, Bobby most cherished his role as a husband and father.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Cummings Parker of Tennille; sons, Bobby G. Parker, Jr. and wife Ceresa of Warthen, Carlton G. Parker and wife Denise of Tennille, Kevin Parker and wife Ginny of Tennille, Keith Parker of Tennille, and Chris Parker and wife Christine of Wake Forest, North Carolina; grandchildren, Brittney Parker Watkins and husband Lewis, Falyn Parker, Zac Parker, Camdyn Parker, Cole Parker, Caden Parker, and Channing Parker; great-grandchildren, Thomas Watkins and Parker Watkins; and brother, Ira Lee Parker, Jr. of Warthen.
The family suggests that donations be made to the Warthen United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 6272 Highway 24 East, Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
Online condolences may be expressed at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com.
May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.