Fred W. Parker 79, passed away on June 24, 2019. Fred was an employee of Wright Industries for 35 years where he was involved in many important defense and aerospace projects. One of many being his work on the Apollo 11 Space Program. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Marian (Gail) Parker, daughter Sharon Walker, granddaughter Hannah Elizabeth Dotson, parents Arthur and Wilma Parker, brothers Ernest, Sonny, Johnny, Billy, sister Peggy Parker. He is survived by daughters Debra (Nelson) Yoder, Melissa (Roddy) Simpson, Judi (Bryan) Betty, son Douglas (Angelika) Dotson, grandchildren Ashley, Tayler, Michael Lee,Parker, Austin, Kimberly, Meghann, Jessica, Jamie, Katelyn, Lindsey, Cortney and 10 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held Saturday June 29 at 2:30 PM at Woodlawn's Dignity Hall with a gathering of friends and family to be held Friday June 28 from 4-8 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral home and one hour prior to service on Saturday. A special thanks to the nurses and CNAs at NHC of Hendersonville, we deeply appreciate your love and care of daddy. You are all part of our family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.