Johnnie Neal Parker

Johnnie Parker began his life November 9, 1933, at home near Farwell, Parmer County, Texas. He departed his earthly life March 12, 2026, in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas, age 92. He was the son of Willis Marion Parker and Tommie Lee Berry Parker. He was a proud Texan, descending from Burrell Parker of Rockwall, Texas.

Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Arthur Thomas Parker, Mildred Louise Parker Woods and Ada Carolyn Parker Carlisle.

Johnnie graduated from Friona (TX) High School in 1952 as Salutatorian of his class. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Technological College in 1967.

Johnnie married Phyllis Jean Fairchild on October 20, 1956, in Friona and they made their first home in Hereford, Texas. Their only child, Phillip Dan was born July 30,1957 in Friona. Other moves followed the first home. They lived in Lubbock, TX, Midland, TX, Woodward, OK, Worland, WY, Andrews, TX and the final move to Round Rock, TX.

In 1992 Johnnie retired from UNOCAL Co. after 25 years and became an independent oil producer. He spent his final years enjoying his grandchildren, then great-grandchildren.

Johnnie is survived by his wife of 69 years, Phyllis Parker and their son Dan Parker and his wife, Mary Jo Parker, two grandchildren: Miranda Elaine Parker Lambert (Thomas) and Andrew Brady Parker (Gillian). His great-grandchildren are Camden James Lambert, Sloane McKinley Lambert, Thomas Graham Lambert and Haydyn Grace Parker. He is also survived by a sister, Jane Kathryn Parker Langford (Delvin).

A memorial service will be held on Monday, 10:00 AM, April 6, 2026, at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Ih-35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. Burial will be in Friona, TX.