Elder Kenneth

R. Parker

Elder Kenneth R. Parker, son of the late Elder Delmer Parker and Edna Blake Parker, was born in Bunker, Missouri, on November 10, 1939. He departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri, on October 14, 2013, at the age of 73.

On March 4, 1961 in Illinois, Kenneth was united in marriage to Linda Sullivan and to this loving union two children were born. Kenneth was ordained as a minister February 4, 1967. He had been Moderator for Central Missouri Association of United Baptist Churches from 1971 thru 2013, and was association evangelist over 20 years. Kenneth pastored Macedonia United Baptist Church in Boss, Missouri; he was elected in October of 1990 and pastored until his death. Kenneth was member of the Hopewell Masonic Lodge #239 in Lesterville. Kenneth loved preaching and serving the Lord. He enjoyed fishing, camping, working on the farm and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Elder Kenneth R. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Verla Mae Callahan.

Elder Kenneth R. Parker is survived by his wife Linda Parker of Bunker, one daughter, Tamara (Dannie) Patterson of Hillsboro, one son, Jeffrey (Chavaun) Parker of Bunker, eight grandchildren, Brandon (Cassie) Patterson, Jeremy Parker, Brandy Patterson, Ryan Patterson, Kayla (Justin) Nelson, Gavin Shawhan, J.J. Parker and Hunter Parker, two great-grandchildren, Macie and Avery Patterson, and one brother, Warren (Karen) Parker of Hillsboro. He will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 16th, 4 to 8 PM at the United Baptist Tabernacle in Bunker, MO

Funeral Services: Thursday, October 17th at 1 PM at the Tabernacle

Ministers: Elder Dennis Burns, Elder Dannie Patterson and Brother Adam Asher.
Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO

In lieu of flowers: Greeley Cemetery Fund or American Heart Association