He was born in Newport News, Virginia on December 16, 1953, to Otis Guildford Parker and Lois Lawson Parker.
He is survived by his son, Kenneth W. Parker; his sister, Teresa Gaus; nieces and nephews, and his friends, Dean and Donna Burress.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery located at 3501 Providence Road, Hayes, Virginia.