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Melvin C. Parker, Jr.

March 26, 1954 — August 17, 2017

Melvin C. Parker, Jr., 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 17, 2017 following a brief and sudden illness. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Laura (Gibbs) Parker; his daughter, Katie Parker; his daughter, Misty Sutton and husband Ben; his daughter, Jacquline Parker-Boyd and husband Bob; five grandchildren; and many close friends who were family. Born and raised in Merkel, Texas, the son of Melvin Sr. and Ella Ruth Parker, he was a lifelong resident of Crockett and Sutton counties. Melvin was larger than life and never met a stranger. Known to everyone for his quick wit and long conversations you couldn’t help but want to sit down and have a chat with him. Melvin was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge and took pride in being a free mason. He was a longtime member of the Ozona United Methodist Church. A graveside funeral service will be held August 20 at 3:00 PM at Sonora cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clay Simon, Kelly Simon, Charles Conner, Ray Zuniga, Bubba Zuniga, William McAfee and Glen Tinney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Karl Haschke, Tom E. Valliant, Corky & Jimmie Sue Griffith, Steve Hudson, Toby Boatman, Jacob Boatman, Nathan Boatman and Ethan Boatman. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or a charity of your choice.
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