Parker, Benjamin "Ben" Wayne, age 38 of Knoxville, TN. passed away Thursday April 13, 2017. He was a Christian and loved the Lord. He loved his children with all his heart and had hundreds of friends. He was fun loving and very outgoing and never failed to end a conversation without saying "I love you"! Ben loved to play basketball and was a black belt in karate. Preceded in death by grandparents Paul and Naomi Parker, Claude and Gertie Baugus. Survived by children, his best buds, Hannah and Drake Parker, parents Bob and Winona Parker, brother Aaron Parker, mother of his children Meagan Butler, best friends Nick and Christy Wilcox, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Special thanks to Grant and Greg for all their support and friendship. Family will receive friends Monday April 17, 2017 from 6:00-8:00PM with a chapel service to follow at 8:00PM Weavers Funeral Home. Family and friends will
meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery Tuesday April 18, 2017 at 10:45AM for an 11:00AM graveside service.