Maj. Parker served as a Tactical Pilot in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retirement from the USAF, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in the 8th Coast District.
Survivors: LaVerne C. Parker; their children Michael Parker, his wife Janis and grandcsons Matthew and Adam of San Antonio, David Parker, his wife Sandra and grandson Coston of Houston, TX, Shannon Gonzales and grandsons Joey and Kurt of San Antonio, and Maureen Faulkner, her husband Sgt. Tim Faulkner, U.S. Army and grandchildren, Bryce, Kayleigh, Cameron and McKenna of Ft. Campbell, KY.