Billy Parker Jr. was born on November 22, 1948. He was the eldest child of Billy and Alice Parker, both deceased. His siblings include Debbie, Paul, and Andrew, all still living. Bill was an Eagle Scout and served in the Navy. He obtained 3 masters degrees and retired from Honeywell after 35 years as a chemical engineer. Bill married Armetta on June 27, 1981. They had two children: son Kelly with wife Jennifer and daughter Alessandra; daughter Retta with husband Scott . Bill passed away March 26, 2021. There will be a public visitation from 9-10am without a family receiving line, Thursday April 1, 2021. Due to the pandemic the family has requested the funeral service to be private but it will be livestreamed on the Floral Hills Facebook Page, starting at 10am. Family invites everyone to join them at Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, MO for a public graveside service at approximately 11:30am on Thursday April 1st. Donations can be made to Boy Scouts of America-Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 or the Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter Attn: Donor Services, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131