Mr. Robert Parker Jr.

Bob married the prettiest girl in Leeds, June Billups on May 6, 1949. They were married 60 years and 3 months. Bob worked for TCI, US Steel, The City of Leeds and owned his own business. Although he never graduated from high school, he obtained his GED and took many courses over the years to educate himself. He was past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Leeds. Bob loved baseball, golf, working crossword puzzles, reading and eating. He also loved writing and singing country western music, and playing his guitar. But, most of all, he loved his family. He was able to spend time with all of his grandchildren and loved them dearly. His death has left an empty space in all of our hearts.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, June; his youngest son, Terry; his parents, Robert W. and Hattie (Leavell) Parker; his brothers, Tom and Fuzz “RV”.

Bob is survived by three children, Steve, Pam (Duane) and Sherry (Ron); five grandchildren, Kristie (Trent), Josh (Rachel), Scott (Stephanie), Annamarie (Jason) and Maribeth (Scott); one great granddaughter, Alexa; one soon to be great grandson; sister-in-law, Lorene Parker, numerous nieces and nephews and Whiskers III.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel followed by a Masonic Graveside service at Bold Springs Cemetery in Birmingham.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bob’s memory to Bold Springs Cemetery Fund.

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