Dennis Gene

Parker

Dennis Gene Parker of Bunker, Missouri, son of Evelyn Holmes Parker and the late Elder James "Lowell" Parker was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 2, 1953. He departed this life at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, on January 1, 2007, having attained the age of 53 years, 10 months and 30 days.

On October 24, 1992 in Knob Lick, Missouri, Dennis was united in marriage to Marcella Clark. Dennis was the Pastor of Greeley United Baptist Church and he loved being involved with all church activities. His hobbies included woodworking, reading, riding four wheelers, and watching the Discovery Channel. Dennis's greatest joy was spending time with his grandson, Wyatt.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Elder "James" Parker and a brother, David Parker.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Evelyn Parker of Salem; his wife, Marcella Parker of Bunker; one son, Brent Parker and wife, Ginger of Nixa; two daughters, Amy Crawford and husband Jason of St. Louis; Megan Bishop and husband Thomas of Bunker; two brothers, Steve Parker and wife Rebecca of Ironton; and Kevin Parker and wife Sheila of Reedsville, NC, one sister, Karen Kinder and husband Gaylon of West Plains; and one grandson, Wyatt Bishop of Bunker, MO. Dennis will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Bunker, MO, on Thursday January 4, 2007.

Ministers: Brother, Art Hicklin and Brother, Michael Chilton.

Pallbearers: Hank Conrad, David Wisdom, Dick Akins, Kenny Cook, Leo Ritter and Joey Gant.

Honorary Pallbearers: Brent Parker, Thomas Bishop, Jason Crawford and Clayton Stuart.

Burial: Greeley Cemetery, Bunker, Missouri

Memorials to: Greeley Cemetery Association. Donations can be mailed to McSpadden Funeral Home 610 South Main St. Ellington, MO 63638