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Donnie Parker

February 16, 2024 — August 5, 2016

Mr. Donnie Parker passed away on August 5, 2016 at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Donnie grew up in Dierks, Arkansas, the son of Fred and Patra Seymour Parker who precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn W. Parker; daughters, Amy Parker, Emily Parker Shook and her husband Jack and his daughter Gabrielle, Jenny Parker and her husband Ian Titus; grandson, Everett Parker Titus and granddaughter, Carson Parker Titus. In addition, his brothers, Houston Parker, Fred Parker, Jr. and Wayne Parker; sisters, Lavon Reed, Joyce Sharp and Carolyn Jones; mother-in-law, Columbia Winchester; sisters-in-law, Linda, Ramona and Mamie Susan and brother-in-law Gary also survive him. Donnie graduated from college with a Masters in Business Administration and served his country in Vietnam before beginning his career in healthcare. Donnie served as the Assistant Administrator of Howard County Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Arkansas but spent most of his career with Bristol-Myers Squibb. He retired as Director of Sales Training. He was a Christian man whose intellect, compassion and kind character were qualities that made him successful in his career and someone for whom people enjoyed working. Donnie was competitive and enjoyed playing golf. However, his greatest love was for his wife and family who will miss him very much. A memorial service will be held at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville, Arkansas on Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. with visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or michaeljfox.org/donate An online guestbook is available at AustinFuneralService.com 615-377-0775 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donnie Parker please visit our Sympathy Store.

Memorial Service

AUG 13. 10:00 AM (CDT)

Latimer Funeral Home - Nashville

115 East Hempstead

Nashville, AR, 71852

https://www.latimerfuneralhome.com/

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