OBITUARY
Elbert Hines Parker
March 26, 1932 – March 1, 2013
ELBERT HINES PARKER of Gray, age 80, passed away on March 1, 2013 in Macon at a local hospital. Mr. Parker was born on March 26, 1932, in Taylor County, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Gray.
He was a son of Alton Brown Parker and Sara Sanders Parker Mitchell, and had three brothers, Leonard Parker, James Parker and Gene Parker, all of whom predeceased him.
He is a graduate of the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville. He served in the National Guard, and in 1993, after 40 years of service, he retired from the Georgia Kraft Company (Riverwood International), where he started work at age 17. He also raised cattle and oversaw the family's farms in Jones County.
He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cars and watching sports. He also loved animals including his favorite cat, Samson. Over the years, he was an active member of the Georgia Cattleman's Association and the Jones County Farm Bureau. He closely followed the activities of his granddaughter Mary Parker Davis at Stratford Academy and later at the University of Georgia.
His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bebe Roberts Parker, two daughters, Stephanie Ethel Parker (James Nobles) of Atlanta and Beth Parker Davis of Macon, and one grandchild, Mary Parker Davis (Beth's daughter). He is also survived by his sister Sara Nan Parker Oppenheim (William) of Dunedin, Florida and his aunt Nora Sanders Ball of Jackson, Georgia.
Mr. Parker's family would like to thank his dedicated caregiver, Beverly Harvey, for her love and devotion.
In lieu of flowers, for those who may wish to do so, memorial contributions may be made to FurEver Friends Humane Society, Inc., Post Office Box 2276, Gray, Georgia 31032.
Graveside services will be held at the Juhan - Moore Family Cemetery on Moore Road in Jones County on Sunday, March 3, at 2:30 pm. Rev. Jimmy Duke will officiate. The family will be at the residence of his daughter, Beth Parker Davis, at 489 Yorkshire Drive in Macon.
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Snow’s Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.
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- Graveside Service Sunday, March 3, 2013
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RECEIVE UPDATESalleyne benson
August 22, 2013
Beth and Mary Parker,
I had no idea that your dad had past away this year! I don't get the newspaper. I'm so very sorry for your loss! I know how much you loved your daddy. I pray that very soon all your precious memories of him will bring you comfort. You know all the Bensons love you and MP so much! Even though we are not in the same neighborhood anymore or city for that fact, we are here for ya'll no matter what! I pray God's grace and comfort for you and MP. Love, Alleyne
March 8, 2013
So sad to see that Mr Parker passed thinking and praying for the family Marcia and Wayne Rowland
Jay Cranford
March 7, 2013
Sorry for the lost of your dad. Sending prayers of comfort for your family
Clair (Moore) Dorsey
March 6, 2013
Miss Bebe, Stephanie and Beth,
So, so sorry. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers....
Gail Murphy
March 6, 2013
Beth and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Gail Schlosburg Murphy
March 6, 2013
Beth and Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Keep his memories close. Jan and Ricky Beck
Hal Wright
March 5, 2013
Stephanie,I am so sorry for your loss. You were such a wonderful classmate in school. I am so sorry
March 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers our with you all during this time. May God continue to BLESS and keep each of you in his care.
Mrs. Geneva Harvey & Family
Charlotte(Allen) Reeves
Dina Inhulsen (Dave Davis's sister)
March 3, 2013
Stephanie,
So sad to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Buddy & Faye L King
March 3, 2013
Mrs. Bebe, Beth and Stephanie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in loss of a Husband, Father and Grandfather. May you cherish his memories in the days and weeks ahead.
Amy Duke
March 3, 2013
Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.
Tiffany, Shawn, Owen, and Parker Cannon
March 3, 2013
Beth and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You have been such a devoted daughter during his illness. May God give you and your family peace and comfort during this time.
Love
Laura Adams
March 3, 2013
Beth, So sorry for your loss! I am praying for God's comfort and peace for your family.
Allan K. & Shirley Green
March 2, 2013
Bebe and family, We extend our love and peace to all of you. May the Lord hold you close and give you comfort.
Joel & Angela Shaw Jones
March 2, 2013
Mrs. Parker, Stephanie, Beth and family, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nona McCranie
March 2, 2013
Bebe, I was saddened to learn of Elbert's passing. I know he was the love of your life because you talked about him all the time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
Nancy Childs
March 2, 2013
Beth and family,
Your dad's obituary certainly reflects a wonderful life of family, careers and interests. I am sure being Mary Parker's grandfather was total joy for him. I have not seen your mother in many years...always so gracious and kind. I know all of you will miss him very much.
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