Stephen Ray Parker of Eufaula, Oklahoma, son Evelyn Holmes Parker and the late Elder Lowell Parker was born at Salem, Missouri, on February 2, 1949. He departed this life at Oklahoma Heart Hospital on August 3, 2010, having attained the age of 61 years, six months and one day.
On March 29, 1969 in Bunker, Missouri, Stephen was united in marriage to Rebecca Burnett and to this loving union two children were born. His hobbies included fishing and hunting.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, David and Dennis Parker.
Stephen is survived by his wife Rebecca Parker of Eufaula, Oklahoma, his mother, Evelyn Parker of Salem, Missouri, one son, Mark Parker and wife Melisa of Midwest City, Oklahoma, one daughter, Megan Parsons and husband Greg of Ironton, Missouri, three grandchildren, Clinton McCall of Ironton, Missouri, Ryan Parker and Ashley Parker of Midwest City, Oklahoma, one brother, Kevin Parker of Reidsville, North Carolina, and one sister, Karen Kinder and husband Galen of West Plains, Missouri. Stephen will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Graveside Services: Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. Burnett Cemetery
Minister: Reverend Tom Wisdom
Pallbearers: Mark Parker, Clinton McCall, Richard Burnett, Charles Burnett, Brent Parker, Jordan Kinder and Jason Crawford.
Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Moody, Ryan Parker, Matt Palmer, Galen Kinder and Greg Parsons.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri