

Mr. Parker was born February 22, 1932 in Cincinnati, OH. He was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. and a member of Spirit and Truth Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War for which he received the Purple Heart and the Silver Star.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dean Parker and two sons, George W. Parker, Jr. and Chris Parker.
Survivors include his daughter, Jeanette Allen of Texarkana, AR, daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Robert Salinas of Doddridge, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Parker of Texarkana AR and Gregg and Jessica Parker of Texarkana, AR; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; and a number of other relatives.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Spirit and Truth Church, 2101 Hays St., Texarkana, AR with Pastor Steve Harper and Pastor Robbie Jansen officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home - Downtown.
Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhome.com.
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