Herbert Ray Parker

Herbert Ray Parker, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Gordon Health and Rehabilitation. Herbert was born on October 8, 1935 in Murray County to the late John Robert Parker and Ola Junkins Parker. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and member of Echota Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Debra Parker; sisters, Mildred Silvers, Pauline Silvers, Geneva Silvers, Mary Jo Woody, Dorthy Gallman, and Bessie Abercrombie; brothers, JR Parker, Julian Parker, Bobby Parker and Gene Parker; grandson, Shaun Parker. He is survived by children, Randy Parker and his wife Lori of Dalton, Brian Parker and his wife Dawn of California, Brent Parker and his wife Cassandra of Calhoun, and Donnie Parker of Rome; sister’s-in-law, Karen and Ronnie Muse, Sharon Miller and her husband Tony; brother’s-in-law, Jackie and Sherrie Gallman, Ronnie and Linda Gallman; niece, Charlotte Silvers who cared for him like he was her own daddy; grandchildren, Dusty Parker and his wife Mandy, Jacob Parker, Jared Parker, Liam Parker, Logan Parker, Derrick Parker and Courtney Parker; six greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Ricky Silvers and Revered Johnny Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Gordon Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers serving are: Tim Parker, Brian Young, Henry Cox, Jeff Silvers, Willard Parker, and Coy Parker. Cassandra Parker and Brigette Young have charge of music rites. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 22, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Thomas Funeral Home. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Herbert Ray Parker.