He was a Baptist and owner of Jay's Market in Bedford, KY.
Preceding him in death were his parents Farris Parker and Mary Cole Hounshell; brother, Jimmy Hounshell.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty Andrew Parker; children, Jay Parker (Carol), Lesa Shook (Kevin), Angie McGee (Dave) and Jason Parker (Rebecca); sisters, June Dietrich and Thelma Wakefield; grandchildren, Adam Young, Zach Fisk, Jenna Fisk, Kristen Parker, Logan Parker, Devon Parker, Chandler Carraco, Nick Shook and Lilly Parker.
A celebration of Life will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, June 7, 2019. at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home with burial to follow in Valley of Rest Cemetery. Visitation from 4-8 PM on Thursday.