Raymond Parker was born February 26, 1954 to the late Elzie and Dora Hampton Paker and God inspired sweet rest upon him on September 8, 2007. He was a graduate of Hazel Green High School and served in the United States Air Force.
Raymond accepted the Lord Jesus at an early age and joined the St. Rebecca Primitive Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a youth usher. He later united with the Word of Life Restoration Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he also served as an usher.
Raymond's life will continue to live in the hearts and minds of those who loved him most. His son, Tyrus Parker (Natalia) of Seattle, Washington; granddaughter, Isadora Parker of Seattle, Washington; nine sisters: Everlean Cunningham of Huntsville, Alabama, Mary Moore of Atlanta, Georgia, Lura Clay (John) of Huntsville, Alabama, Reverend Jennie Harrell (Steven) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lillian Ray (Marvin) of Huntsville, Alabama, Pamela Parker of Huntsville, Alabama, Juliet Moore (Dayrel) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Delbria Patton (Dan) of Dallas, Texas and Jackie Allen of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Thomas Paker of Huntsville, Alabama; two aunts: Lillie Sledge (Eddie) of Huntsville, Alabama and Earline Gurley of Chattanooga, Tennessee; two uncles: Eddie Lee Hampton (Eloise) Huntsville, Alabama and Melvin Hampton (Mae) of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Parker will be held at 1200 Noon on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 from the St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church with Elder John Clay officiating.